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You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-grade Linux environments across RPM-based distributions, optimized for the high-throughput requirements of EDA workloads. You will drive automation initiatives, and build robust tooling to support a highly available and scalable infrastructure.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nLinux Infrastructure Engineering:Maintain, tune, and secure mission-critical Linux operating systemsacross production and non-production environments.\n\nEnd-to-End Automation:Lead infrastructure configuration managementand continuous deployment workflows using Infrastructure as Code, e.g. Ansible and Terraform.\n\nTooling Development:Write high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Bash, or Go to automate repetitive operational tasksand integrate infrastructure telemetry.\n\nNaming & Storage Services:Manage Linux Naming Services (LDAP/SSSD)and networked storage (NFS, Autofs) environments to support high-performance EDA workloads.\n\nWhat we need to see:\nLinux Internals: 8+ yearsof deep systems engineering experience working with RPM-based Linux distributions. 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We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until September 6, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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