Software Performance Engineer

NVIDIA is searching for an outstanding software performance engineer to expand the Linux driver performance force. As a Software performance engineer at NVIDIA, you will verify the design and implementation of our state of the art Linux driver Software. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines that empower most advanced data centers in the world. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

Do you want to help drive the progress of high speed networking solution? Are you excited to learn how Linux drivers technology help building Data centers, Cloud and HPC? Are you passionate about challenging yourself and would you love to contribute as part of a world-class company? We are building the next generation of network cards technologies to reach the highest network speeds. We are looking for an engineer to work on Linux driver performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analysis and diagnostics of bottlenecks in the most advance systems in the industry and in our network cards. Working closely with different HW and SW groups to acquire optimal solutions.
• Define performance tests for new features, making sure our Network device is able to reach its limits, calculating expected results.
• Development and maintenance of automation tools and infrastructure, to provide the best performance reports!
• Generating performance reports, isolating and classifying failures and tracking new performance degradation.
• Identify potential or observed weaknesses in the current process.
• Offer ideas for actions that can improve quality, and participate in quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

What We Need To See

• B.Sc. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a software development. .
• Solid object-oriented programming skills and design patterns.
• Programming Languages: Have experience programming and/or testing in Python, bash and C++/C as well as scripting languages.
• Linux knowledge: Have a general understanding of Linux operation system concepts.
• Quick learning ability, and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Demonstrated uses of creative thinking for solutions to exciting problems that matter.
  
  

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• M.Sc. in related fields
• Background with performance Linux software
• Experience in performance testing production software. Preferably Linux and Virtualization.
  
  

NVIDIA is 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. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! 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.