NVIDIA is seeking outstanding senior engineers to work on the CUDA driver, a key component of accelerated GPU computing. You will join a versatile software engineering team that delivers innovative software features to unlock the full potential and performance of NVIDIA hardware across diverse workloads like deep learning, scientific research, autonomous vehicles, gaming, and virtual reality. This multi-functional role requires collaboration with hardware architects, deep learning specialists, and both internal and external partners to advance the CUDA architecture. With the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the whole NVIDIA computing stack, you will help design software solutions across kernel mode components, compilers, and networking software.Your system-level expertise and creativity in solving complex problems will help invent the future of CUDA and NVIDIA’s compute technologies! Does crafting solutions to influence the evolution of GPU-accelerated computing sound exciting? If so, we invite you to join us and help engineer the next wave of innovation at NVIDIA!What you'll be doing:Evangelize, architect, and implement new CUDA featuresCoordinate and drive development efforts across multiple teamsCollaborate with members of hardware architecture teamsDefine forward-looking improvements to the CUDA APIs and programming modelBuild and maintain performance and precision modelingWrite effective, maintainable, and well-tested codeDevelop code for multiple operating systemsWhat we need to see:Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of relevant experience in developing systems softwareStrong C programming skillsExperience designing, debugging, and maintaining complex software stacksExperience with operating system interfaces for threads, process control, and virtual memoryExperience with HW/SW co-design, performance modeling using emulation/simulation, and developing SW programming model exposures for HW featuresUnderstanding of system-level architecture, such as interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped IOStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a capability to achieve objectives under tight time constraintsWays to stand out from the crowd:Experience with kernel scheduling, task runtimes, kernel-mode development, and Linux systems software.Strong background in parallel computing, preferably writing CUDA programs or CUDA-based libraries.Knowledge of memory coherence and consistency models in concurrent/parallel systems.Experience maintaining and extending programming models or higher-level language support for Linux or similar environments.Familiarity with distributed training/inference patterns (data/model/pipeline parallelism) and deep learning frameworks.Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 2, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.