--- title: Senior System Software Engineer, Platform Performance description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior System Software Engineer, Platform Performance GeForce role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-system-software-engineer-platform-performance-geforce-at-nvidia-01a0b2db-e019-76c2-b395-634e14dd1fca date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior System Software Engineer, Platform Performance GeForce in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $224K–$356.5K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ld91cy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $224K/yr - $356.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 25, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $197,000 – $290,000 a year (median $236,000). ## Description GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's next-generation gaming service powered by GPUs in the cloud, transforms a Mac, PC or mobile device into a high-performance gaming rig. GeForce NOW automatically keeps games up-to-date and lets users around the globe instantly stream the latest games in high-definition resolution at low latency and smooth frame-rates. Just click and play! Visit us at We are looking for a versatile person to join our group of highly skilled and motivated engineers who bring GeForce NOW to life! As a member of the GeForce Now Platform Engineering team, you will help design, develop, and optimize high performant GeForce Now gaming servers with state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPUs. Are you passionate about working in a cross functional environment that makes cloud game streaming better than desktop gaming? If so, we want to hear from you. **What you’ll be doing:** - Game Performance optimization, Linux Kernel, KVM Hypervisor, System Software & optimization at scale - Understand and apply gaming workloads, streaming software for kernel and user space interactions. - Bridge the gap between software and hardware for a cloud streaming service. - Understand and apply the factors that influence the performance and stability of a game. **What we need to see:** - BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. - 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance - Knowledge of OS kernel internals, memory management, computer architecture, CPU-to-Memory architecture - Proficiency in Python/C/C++/Rust - Experience working in performance critical software, tools, CPU/GPU scheduler. - Passionate about software design and optimizing software performance. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Excellent knowledge in x86 and ARM architecture - Prior experience with hypervisors, game engines, virtualization platforms - Prior experience with tools like GPUView, Kubernetes, Nvidia Nsight, Kernel shark, etc. - Proficiency in debugging complex problems. With a competitive salary package and benefits, 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. Are you a creative and autonomous Systems Software Engineer who loves challenges? Do you have a genuine passion for advancing the state of Computer Vision 3D across a variety of industries? If so, we want to hear from you. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## Skills - Cloud Computing - Debugging - Influencing - CPU/Processor Architecture - Computer Architecture - Hypervisor - Software Design - Performance Optimization - Python - Linux Kernel Development - Kubernetes - C++ - Linux Kernel - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - NVIDIA Nsight - Computer Engineering - Rust - Computer Science - Memory Architecture - Kernel-based Virtual Machine (Kvm) - Live Streaming - ARM Architecture - Electrical Engineering - Memory Management - Virtualization ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Performance Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer/performance-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260761 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260761 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)