Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software
About The Position
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Chip System Software team. The team develops Linux platform software for next-generation AI-RAN and Software-Defined RAN (SD-RAN) solutions, integrating NVIDIA technologies with enterprise Linux distributions such as Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The engineer will build and maintain the Linux software platform powering NVIDIA AI-RAN and AI products, working across Linux distribution integration, software packaging, kernel and BSP validation, release engineering, and platform enablement. The role involves collaboration with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, customer-ready software releases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of experience developing Linux system software or platform software.
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, kernel architecture, and system internals.
- Experience with Linux package management (Debian/Ubuntu and/or RPM), software integration, and release engineering.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software build systems.
- Experience debugging Linux kernel, boot, driver, or platform-related issues.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canonical Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), or other enterprise Linux distributions.
- Experience with Linux kernel configuration, BSP integration, or commercial SoC platforms.
- Experience working with hardware and software co-development teams.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain customer-ready Linux distributions, installation images (ISO), and software packages.
- Integrate NVIDIA software, drivers, and third-party components into Canonical Ubuntu and RHEL platforms.
- Develop and maintain build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes.
- Configure, integrate, and validate Linux kernels and BSPs for commercial SoC platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Linux platform, kernel, driver, and software integration issues.
- Collaborate with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to enable new platform capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Eligible for equity and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
