Senior GPU System Software Engineer

NVIDIA·Workday
IndiaFull-timePosted Jun 30, 2026
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NVIDIA has been transforming 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.

Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. 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. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are searching for a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in system software to join the GPU System Software organization. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence.

What you will be doing:

  • Design, develop and test key aspects of our GPU kernel driver with a focus on enabling best-in-class power, performance, security and safety that will be used across Linux, QNX and Android.
  • Work closely with multi-functional teams such as Hardware and Software teams to understand requirements for new hardware, SW APIs and create solutions ranging from low level hardware abstraction layers to SW using OS Kernel SW.
  • Perform Safety, Security analysis of the design and implement mechanisms to stay in sync with product specific safety/security requirements.

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Hands on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in an environment with complex software and hardware designs.
  • Strong understanding of Multicore hardware, operating systems design, concurrency, virtual memory, caching, interrupts, device drivers and real-time programming.
  • Outstanding C programming and low-level driver experience.
  • Experience with ARM and RISCV based processor architecture.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Previous experience in architecting and developing GPU kernel driver on Linux or QNX based platforms.
  • Understanding of GPU software stack across user space, kernel and firmware.
  • Previous experience in certifying embedded device drivers to Functional Safety or Cybersecurity standards.
  • Previous experience with system architecture involving virtualization
  • Used GenAI based workflows for System SW development and debugging

We are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, and as a result have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. So if you're resourceful, creative, and driven, we'd love to have you join the team.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

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