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Senior Software Engineer, Graphics Performance

NVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer, Graphics Performance

NVIDIA

4 Locations

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On-site

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Full-time

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2w ago

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500

Benefits & Perks

Equity

Equity

Required Skills

C

C++

OpenGL

Vulkan

Linux

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company". We are growing our company and the team with the smartest people in the world.

About the Role

We are looking for you to join the Graphics driver team. You are expected to design, develop, and deliver driver solutions for new GPU designs on current and future Linux platforms. NVIDIA is searching for world-class software engineers to join the Linux Graphics driver team. This position involves architecture and development of new SW technologies to support Vulkan and OpenGL software for our GPUs as well as enhancements and maintenance of existing features.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Work on the definition, design, and development of pioneering professional and consumer Linux Vulkan and OpenGL graphics software performance features
  • Develop and maintain SW technologies targeted at enabling and supporting NVIDIA's GPU hardware on the Linux operating systems, ensuring the best performance and cross platform implementation
  • Work with other worldwide internal teams, including software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years "hands on" experience developing graphics OpenGL/Vulkan system level software especially for the Linux OS
  • 3+ years' experience in graphics rendering, shader programming, compilers, and optimizations
  • 8+ years of programming experience in C and C++
  • Low-level Linux operating system knowledge, specifically memory/resource management, scheduling and process control, and hardware virtualization
  • Very good oral and written communication skills
  • A self-motivated teammate with good attitude

Ways to Stand Out

  • You have prior experience with shader compilers development

Compensation and Benefits

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions:

  • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
  • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Application Information

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 17, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

Equal Opportunity

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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About NVIDIA

NVIDIA

NVIDIA

Public

A computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.

10,001+

Employees

Santa Clara

Headquarters

$4.57T

Valuation

Reviews

4.1

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

3.5

Compensation

4.2

Culture

4.3

Career

4.5

Management

4.0

75%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Great culture and supportive environment

Smart colleagues and excellent people

Cutting-edge technology and learning opportunities

Cons

Team-dependent experience and outcomes

Work-life balance issues with long hours

Politics and influence over competence

Salary Ranges

47 data points

Junior/L3

Mid/L4

Junior/L3 · Analyst

7 reports

$170,275

total / year

Base

$130,981

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$155,480

$234,166

Interview Experience

7 interviews

Difficulty

3.1

/ 5

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 86%

Negative 14%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Interview

5

System Design Interview

6

Team Review

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR