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Senior System Software Engineer - GPU SW at NVIDIA

Department: Engineer, Sys SW

Compensation

$184,000 – $287,500/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System Software Engineer to lead security and architecture initiatives across production GPU kernel drivers, embedded software, and next-generation platforms. The role involves designing secure systems, conducting software and hardware security reviews, debugging complex driver and kernel issues, balancing security and performance, and defining long-term security roadmaps. Candidates need a relevant BS/MS or equivalent experience, at least 8 years in systems software, embedded development, or security engineering, and expertise in low-level software, C, Linux or comparable operating-system kernels, and computer architecture. The base salary is 184,000 USD to 287,500 USD, with equity and benefits, and applications were accepted through September 26, 2026.

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