Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Job Summary

To advance open-source Linux kernel support for NVIDIA GPUs, the full-time Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel will design, develop, and maintain virtualization features in Rust and C, collaborating with global teams and contributing to the upstream Linux kernel.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain upstream Linux kernel support for NVIDIA GPU virtualization, including vGPU enablement in Nova
• Work across the Linux virtualization stack on device assignment, PCIe SR-IOV, memory management, and virtual-device lifecycle
• Drive technical proposals and patch series through upstream design discussions, addressing feedback and collaborating with subsystem maintainers

Required qualifications

• BS degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience in Linux kernel development or virtualization
• Record of relevant contributions accepted into the upstream Linux kernel
• Proficiency in Rust and C, with a strong understanding of Rust ownership and memory safety
• In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals and strong debugging skills using tools like GDB or perf