JobsSenior Systems Software Engineer, Base OS - Kernel
Senior Systems Software Engineer, Base OS - Kernel
NVIDIASenior Systems Software Engineer, Base OS - Kernel
NVIDIALocation
remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/10/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a skilled engineer to drive the enablement of the NVIDIA Vera Superchip for enterprise customers, focusing on optimizing the Base OS for AI and HPC platforms. The role involves collaborating with Tier-1 customers and solving complex kernel challenges in large-scale deployments. Candidates will work closely with hardware and firmware teams to ensure platform stability and lead the design of automated test suites. This position is ideal for those with a strong background in Linux kernel development and a passion for innovative technology.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel development or low-level systems.
- Expert-level C programming skills with a deep understanding of concurrency and synchronization in large-scale NUMA systems.
- Strong knowledge of core OS concepts including memory management, interrupt handling, and process scheduling at scale.
- A collaborative attitude with a team-first approach to engineering.
Responsibilities
- Drive the enablement of the NVIDIA Vera Superchip for enterprise customers.
- Act as a primary technical point of contact for Tier-1 customers.
- Solve complex kernel challenges unique to massive-scale deployments.
- Partner with hardware and firmware teams to lead the bring-up of new platforms.
- Design and implement fully automated test suites to validate kernel stability and performance.
- Anticipate future architectural challenges to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
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