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Senior Systems Software Engineer, Containers and Kubernetes

Roles & Responsibilities

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 12+ years of relevant work experience
  • Expert-level knowledge of systems programming languages (Go, C) and solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Strong understanding of container orchestration systems (Kubernetes), container technology, and Linux system internals

Requirements:

  • Enable GPUs as first-class resources in container orchestrators such as Kubernetes
  • Join the core group working on Cloud Native technologies enabling NVIDIA accelerators in the Kubernetes environment
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across NVIDIA to ensure software integrates seamlessly across the stack
  • Multitask across different tracks to efficiently address evolving priorities

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a hardworking Sr. Systems Software Engineer to work on platform software based on open-source container runtimes and Kubernetes technologies. We expect you to have strong programming skills, a deep understanding of designing and building software, especially related to GO and Kubernetes, experience with Systems Software and Distributed systems, as well as excellent communication and planning skills. We also welcome out-of-the-box problem solvers who can provide new ideas while strong at completing tasks. Expect to be constantly challenged, improving and evolving for the better. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you're creative, passionate about what you do, autonomous and love having fun, we want to hear from you!

 

What you will be doing:

  • You'll be part of a small and dynamic team that explores innovative ways to make GPU accelerated applications easier to develop, deploy, and monitor.

  • Work on enabling GPUs as first-class resources in container orchestrators such as Kubernetes.

  • This is an excellent opportunity to join the core group working on Cloud Native technologies enabling NVIDIA accelerators in the k8s environment.

  • Work with engineering teams across all of NVIDIA to ensure your software integrates seamlessly up and down the stack.

  • Proficiently multitasking on different tracks to efficiently address evolving priorities.

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 12+ years of relevant work experience.

  • Expert level knowledge in a systems programming language (Go, C) and solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.

  • Strong understanding of Container Orchestration Systems (K8s) and Container Technology.

  • Knowledge and experience working with System internals of the Linux Operating System.

  • Strong background in Cloud Computing and Distributed Software design and development.

  • Understanding of performance, security and reliability in complex distributed systems.

 

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Strong experience with Go programming language, Containers and Kubernetes.

  • Active recent participation and consistent technical contributions to CNCF and Kubernetes SIG projects.

  • Experience with K8s Operator framework, Container Device Interface (CDI) and Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA).

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. We are looking for great people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

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