JobsSenior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software
NVIDIA logo

Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$224,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
đź‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chip System Software team, which develops Linux platform software for next-generation AI-RAN and Software-Defined RAN solutions. The role focuses on building and maintaining the Linux software platform that powers NVIDIA's AI products. The engineer will work across the complete software stack and collaborate with various teams to deliver secure and reliable software releases. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of AI and computing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience developing Linux system software or platform software.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, kernel architecture, and system internals.
  • Experience with Linux package management (Debian/Ubuntu and/or RPM), software integration, and release engineering.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software build systems.
  • Experience debugging Linux kernel, boot, driver, or platform-related issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain customer-ready Linux distributions, installation images (ISO), and software packages.
  • Integrate NVIDIA software, drivers, and third-party components into Canonical Ubuntu and RHEL platforms.
  • Develop and maintain build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes.
  • Configure, integrate, and validate Linux kernels and BSPs for commercial SoC platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Linux platform, kernel, driver, and software integration issues.
  • Collaborate with Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to enable new platform capabilities.

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.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?