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Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/27/2026

Compensation

$272,000 - $431,250 per year

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

The Storage Services Software Engineer role at NVIDIA involves hands-on coding in C language, focusing on building next-generation block storage capabilities and a proprietary distributed file system. The engineer will collaborate with various teams, including networking and external customers, to define software architecture and implementation. This position demands innovation and high standards, contributing to advanced storage services that meet extreme performance and scalability requirements. The role offers an opportunity to work with a team of extraordinary individuals dedicated to pushing technological boundaries.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience as a senior developer in storage, networking, or operating systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Experience with Linux block subsystem, file system, and IO stack.
  • Familiarity with storage protocols and standards, especially NVMe.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing distributed systems.
  • Ability to work autonomously with a proactive mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in 100% hands-on coding in C language for both kernel and userspace.
  • Research, design, implement, and test new and existing distributed storage services.
  • Acquire understanding of algorithms and interactions within NVIDIA’s storage ecosystem.
  • Analyze and solve challenging bugs and customer cases in large-scale production systems.
  • Drive new solutions based on issues that arise in kernel modules and other components.

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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