Senior Software Engineer - DPU Platform

NVIDIA • Westford, MA

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About The Position

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer. At NVIDIA, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative, world-class team. Are you interested in a highly impactful role that contributes to the development of technology powering the most advanced data centers worldwide? Using your extensive expertise in embedded platforms, operating systems, and software distribution, you will work with an ambitious, international development team to solve challenges in delivering top-tier platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in developing software for embedded systems, with proficiency in C and Python
• Proven understanding of the system software stack, focusing on software/hardware interactions, including platform firmware, device drivers, Linux kernel, and user-space application performance
• In-depth knowledge of high-performance processor architecture, including CPU and cache coherency concepts, and hardware accelerators
• Strong engineering skills, including technical investigation, building, testing, and agile software development processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Competence with build environment tools such as gcc, git, github, make, bitbake, shell scripts, gerrit, and jenkins

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ARMv8 microarchitecture, ATF, and/or UEFI software is a strong plus
• Familiarity with multiple Linux distributions, with the ability to compare and contrast them
• Expertise in developing security key management solutions is highly desirable
• Knowledge of secure boot flows and/or trusted computing environments

Responsibilities

• Develop system software components such as processor firmware, bootloaders, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries
• Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to build software for sophisticated SOC platform designs
• Support global teams with various customer and internal DPU projects
• Address complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges
• Engage in all levels of the product development lifecycle, prioritizing clear requirements, software quality, and performance
• Work within a worldwide matrixed software development team, making a broad impact within our dynamic and technology-centric company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior