Principal Storage Kernel Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud (Santa Clara)

We are looking for a Storage Services Software engineer to join the block storage group. You will be a member of a team that builds the next generation block storage capabilities. You will work closely with a variety of teams and architects including the networking team, HW team and external customers. You will define the Software architecture and implementation of the most advanced storage services! Services that will need to meet extreme performance and scalability demands! We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform of tomorrow. At NVIDIA, we work, think and learn as a team. We thrive in a deeply strong environment, and we're passionate about a culture that demands innovation and the highest standards. The rewards are sweet and include collaborating with some of the smartest people in the industry, an aggressive compensation plan that rewards top performers, and the opportunity to work on products that transform the way people work and play.

What youll be doing :

Research and implementation of distributed storage services.

Design the storage SW stack of NVIDIA block solution. This includes interface definition and implementation in host and a DPU environments.

Design of storage related features and accelerations in the framework Linux kernel and a DPU

Coordinate testing of cluster-manager functionality with the QA team

Acquire understanding of the algorithms, the technicalities and the interaction with the other components

Analyze challenging bugs and customer cases, identifying issues in the kernel modules and often in other components

Drive new solutions based on any issues that arise

100% hands on role - large scale production system. The work involves feature design and implementation, debugging, and maintaining existing production code written in C.

What we need to see :

B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

15+ years of experience as a senior developer, preferably in a storage company

Comprehension of large and sophisticated systems

Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd :

Kernel coding experience

Independence. Strong communication skills.

Ability to work with customers and partners

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. NVIDIAs invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI the next era of computing with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. This is our lifes work to amplify human imagination and intelligence. With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology worlds most desirable employers.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 14, 2025. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.