Career EngineCareer Engine
Your matchExample
79%match
Why you fitThis role calls for C and C++ — tell us what you know and we'll check the rest.
Gap to noteAlso lists Wddm — worth confirming before you apply.

Get roles like this, scored and matched, in your inbox.

Sign up free →

Job Opening

NVIDIA logo

Senior System Software Engineer - Video

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · Posted 7 days ago

$184k–$357kic
8+ yrs expCC++Windows driver developmentWDDMLinux driver developmentGPUOperating system internalsMicrosoft MFT

"Shape the Windows video driver that powers GeForce NOW cloud gaming, video playback, and content protection, owning features from design to production."

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. The video software team is seeking someone highly motivated and passionate about system software development. Come join our team and see how you can make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing:

  • As part of our team you will be contributing to our video system software stack and get opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that include ultra-low latency cloud gaming, video broadcasting, videoconferencing, and low power video playback.
  • Learn about our graphics processing units (GPUs) and video hardware accelerators, and how to harness their full power to build world-class solutions.
  • Contribute to the Windows device driver (WDDM) that forms the core of all video acceleration. Its highly optimized capture and encode pipeline powers GeForce NOW. All video playback from browsers and applications runs through our video driver. It is also responsible for protecting premium video content with a groundbreaking digital rights management (DRM) scheme.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams across our company, as well as our partners and customers. Own features through the whole lifecycle from requirements and design all the way to production.

What we need to see:

…

Apply on NVIDIA's site →

This posting is sourced from NVIDIA's own career site — applying takes you there directly.

Get roles like this, scored and matched, in your inbox.

Sign up free →

Related roles

This role is one of 255 Software Engineer openings in Santa Clara, CA and centers on C, C++, Wddm, and Windows Driver Development. There are 2,109 open roles at NVIDIA right now.

See this month's Hiring Index: Fabs Are Closing. Design Isn't. for the broader trend behind roles like this one.

Want roles like this found for you?

Set your Focus once. Career Engine screens every new opening every week.

A scored, explained shortlist — not a keyword match — delivered weekly. Free for one profile.