Senior System Software Engineer, Platform and Performance – GeForce Now
NVIDIA
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About the opportunity
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud gaming service that transforms Macs, PCs, and mobile devices into high-performance gaming rigs, streaming games in high definition with low latency and smooth frame rates.
We are seeking a versatile Systems Software Engineer to join the GeForce NOW Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and optimize high-performance gaming servers powered by state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPUs within a cross-functional environment.
Key responsibilities
- Optimize game performance, Linux Kernel, KVM Hypervisor, and system software at scale.
- Understand and apply gaming workloads and streaming software for kernel and user space interactions.
- Bridge the gap between software and hardware for a cloud streaming service.
- Understand and apply factors influencing the performance and stability of a game.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance.
- Knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, computer architecture, and CPU-to-Memory architecture.
- Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience working with performance-critical software, tools, and CPU/GPU schedulers.
- Passion for software design and optimizing software performance.
Nice to have
- Excellent knowledge of x86 and ARM architecture.
- Prior experience with hypervisors, game engines, and virtualization platforms.
- Prior experience with tools like GPUView, Kubernetes, NVIDIA Nsight, and Kernel shark.
- Proficiency in debugging complex problems.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD, determined by location, experience, and peer pay.
- Eligibility for equity and benefits.
Job details
- Applications accepted at least until October 29, 2026.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the company
NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers, featuring forward-thinking and hardworking teams. The company leverages AI tools in its recruiting processes.
Additional information
Visit us at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now
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