Senior System Software Engineer, NVLink Fusion

NVIDIA

. Design, implement, and maintain next-generation NVLink Fusion features across low-level software layers, including kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware or microcode .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $287,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in low-level software development, including kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware, with strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python. Proficient in debugging complex systems and collaborating with hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentLinux Kernel DevelopmentDebugging Complex Systems

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Hard Skills

Low-Level Software DevelopmentDevice Driver DevelopmentOperating-System KernelsMemory-Mapped I/OConcurrencyDMATesting and ValidationPre-Silicon DevelopmentAI-Assisted ToolsRust Programming

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Problem-SolvingIndependent WorkTeam Environment

Tools & Technologies

NVLinkPCIeCXLInfiniBandEthernetFPGA PrototypingSimulationEmulationHardware DiagnosticsEmbedded RTOS

Industry Keywords

Silicon Bring-UpPlatform ValidationHigh-Speed InterconnectsSoftware Engineering PracticesProduction Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonRTOSRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain next-generation NVLink Fusion features across low-level software layers, including kernel-mode drivers and embedded firmware or microcode
Drive features across the product lifecycle from requirements, architecture, design, and implementation through pre-silicon verification, silicon bring-up, validation, productization, and production support
Develop unit, integration, and system-level tests, diagnostics, and automation across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments
Debug complex hardware, firmware, kernel, and system-level issues across the hardware/software boundary
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external technology partners to integrate, validate, and debug NVLink Fusion platforms
Develop low-level production software primarily in C and C++
Lead and participate in design and code reviews, build technical consensus across teams, and improve software quality, maintainability, and release readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of relevant software, firmware, or systems development experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and debugging low-level software
Strong programming skills in C and/or C++, along with proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language
Experience with operating-system kernels, device drivers, embedded firmware, microcode, high-speed interconnects, networking, or low-level system software
Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware/software interaction, including memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, DMA, concurrency, memory ordering, and device I/O
Experience debugging complex systems using logs, traces, debuggers, hardware diagnostics, simulation, or emulation
Experience with software engineering practices including technical design, peer review, testing, release management, and production maintenance
Experience collaborating with hardware development teams during pre-silicon development, silicon bring-up, or platform validation
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience using Rust for systems, kernel, firmware, or embedded software development
Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, embedded RTOS environments, or microcontroller firmware
Familiarity with NVLink, PCIe, CXL, InfiniBand, Ethernet, cache-coherent interconnects, or other high-speed I/O technologies
Experience with pre-silicon simulation, emulation, FPGA prototyping, silicon bring-up, or cross-company platform integration
Experience applying AI-assisted or agentic tools to software development, verification, debugging, or root-cause analysis

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