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Senior Systems Software Engineer, Containers and Kubernetes

NVIDIA

Location

remote, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $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 Sr. Systems Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing GPU accelerated applications through open-source container runtimes and Kubernetes technologies. The role emphasizes strong programming skills, particularly in Go and Kubernetes, alongside experience in systems software and distributed systems. Candidates should be innovative problem solvers who thrive in a challenging environment. NVIDIA values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Expert level knowledge in a systems programming language such as Go or C.
  • Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of Container Orchestration Systems like Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge and experience working with System internals of the Linux Operating System.
  • Strong background in Cloud Computing and Distributed Software design and development.
  • Understanding of performance, security, and reliability in complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of a small and dynamic team exploring innovative ways to simplify GPU accelerated application development, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Work on enabling GPUs as first-class resources in container orchestrators such as Kubernetes.
  • Join the core group working on Cloud Native technologies to enable NVIDIA accelerators in the Kubernetes environment.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across NVIDIA to ensure seamless software integration.
  • Proficiently multitask on different tracks to efficiently address evolving priorities.

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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