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$152k – $242k per year
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Senior · 5+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. NVIDIA scores A on the Alion truth index.

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NVIDIA is an American technology company founded in 1993 that invented the graphics processing unit and has become the dominant supplier of accelerated computing platforms for artificial intelligence. Its portfolio spans data centre GPUs and systems built on the Hopper and Blackwell architectures, GeForce consumer graphics, automotive and robotics platforms, high-speed networking acquired with Mellanox, and the CUDA software stack that binds the ecosystem together. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company sells to cloud providers, enterprises, research institutions and gamers worldwide and is one of the most valuable listed businesses on the Nasdaq.

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Senior System Software Engineer to join our GPU System Software team. This team is responsible for developing comprehensive system software solutions from concept to production. In this role, you will be integral in overseeing the entire lifecycle of GPU feature development, including proof of concept, design, architecture, algorithm implementation, and both pre/post-SI optimization. Your primary focus will be on display features utilizing both hardware and software architectures to deliver industry-leading, energy-efficient consumer products.

What you will be doing:

  • Define, POC, design, and develop display features based on VESA Display Port standards like DP 2.1, HDMI, and eDP.

  • Drive and resolve complex optimization strategies independently across multiple teams and technical disciplines.

  • Influence next-generation GPU/SoC and Platform architecture by creating internal architecture specifications and design specifications.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and remote teams in addition to driving interaction with OEM/ODM partners.

What we need to see:

  • 5+ years of industry experience in system software or related field.

  • B.S. or higher degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science/Engineering and related field.

  • Strong programming skills in C, in depth knowledge of low level interfaces.

  • Solid background in operating system internals, device driver, real-time embedded operating system, algorithms and data structures.

  • Must be able to work closely with hardware designers and other driver engineers to create new features and solutions.

  • Background and strength in complex system-level debugging

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

  • Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • In-depth knowledge of low-level display pipeline fundamentals like VESA, HDMI, DP, eDP, PSR, FreeSync.

  • Architecture and design experience in SoC/GPU software display, power management, and optimization.

  • Prior experience in display technologies like VESA DP, eDP, and HDMI and SW/HW optimizations

  • Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device driver.

We are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, and as a result, we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're passionate, creative, and driven, we'd love to have you join the team. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us, and due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. We want to hear from you if you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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