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Senior System Software Engineer, Platform and Performance - GeForce Now

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$224,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to join the GeForce NOW Platform Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance gaming servers utilizing NVIDIA GPUs. The ideal candidate will work in a cross-functional environment to enhance cloud game streaming. A passion for software design and performance optimization is essential.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance.
  • Knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, and computer architecture.
  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Rust.
  • Experience working in performance-critical software, tools, and CPU/GPU scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize game performance, Linux Kernel, KVM Hypervisor, and system software at scale.
  • Understand and apply gaming workloads and streaming software for kernel and user space interactions.
  • Bridge the gap between software and hardware for a cloud streaming service.
  • Analyze factors that influence the performance and stability of games.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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