Senior System Software Engineer - Video

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. The video software team is seeking someone highly motivated and passionate about system software development. Come join our team and see how you can make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of meaningful software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with strong software development, optimization, and debugging skills.
• Dedicated, fast to take action, and proactive with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively to debug and tackle complex, hard to reproduce problems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Outstanding engineers with less experience will be considered.
• Any prior experience with Windows or Linux driver development is very helpful.
• Knowledge of operating system internals and device driver models (WDDM) is a strong plus.
• Knowledge and work experience with Microsoft MFT, DirectShow, DirectX, and DXVA.
• Knowledge and work experience with video processing and modern video compression standards, such as H.264, HEVC, VP9, and AV1.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to our video system software stack.
• Working on groundbreaking projects that include ultra-low latency cloud gaming, video broadcasting, videoconferencing, and low power video playback.
• Learning about our graphics processing units (GPUs) and video hardware accelerators, and how to harness their full power to build world-class solutions.
• Contributing to the Windows device driver (WDDM) that forms the core of all video acceleration.
• Collaborating with multiple teams across our company, as well as our partners and customers.
• Owning features through the whole lifecycle from requirements and design all the way to production.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior