Senior System Software Engineer, Firmware and Kernel SW

About the position

We are searching for an extraordinary Sr. System Software Engineer for an exciting and fun role in our Deep Learning Accelerator (DLA/NPU) team. Our team is responsible for the DLA system software stack as well as the end-to-end DLA system SW stack including user mode drivers, kernel mode drivers, and firmware. DLA supports a growing range of deep-learning use-cases, ranging from self-driving cars, smart embedded systems, video game frameworks, and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the Deep Learning Accelerator system software for next generation NVIDIA hardware
• Develop advanced software for optimizing neural networks
• Collaborate with members of hardware architecture teams

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience developing and leading complex system software, firmware, and kernel drivers
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills with a capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex software stacks
• Need to demonstrate strong C and C++ programming skills with experience working with large codebases
• Strong time-management and organization skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities and implementations of new technology and products into very complex projects
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and problem solving skills

Nice-to-haves

• Designing and implementing drivers programming rich HW acceleration engines
• Software verification test plans

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package