System Software Engineer - GPU

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a System Software Engineer to work on next-generation computing and graphics products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, thorough knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture. Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. What you'll be doing: Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development life cycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products. Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and Vulkan extensions. Explore ways to use high level compute & graphics programming APIs to stress specific units and flows at a GPU and system level. This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years proven experience in a related hardware/software position
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Understanding of PC architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
• Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Background with Parallel Computing, PCIE, Nvlink or server product technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus
• Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable

Responsibilities

• Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development life cycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
• Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
• Assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and Vulkan extensions.
• Explore ways to use high level compute & graphics programming APIs to stress specific units and flows at a GPU and system level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees