Senior System Software Engineer - Slurm

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. They are seeking an expert System Software Engineer with a strong background in Linux systems programming to design and maintain Slurm, troubleshoot complex system issues, and provide technical support. The role combines software development with system-level troubleshooting in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, improve and optimize software components in C
• Develop and maintain system-level and application-level code for Slurm which includes networking, system and device level components
• Debug and troubleshoot complex Slurm issues related to reliability and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Infrastructure, and Deployment
• Provide direct technical support to internal teams or external customers
• Develop automated tests to ensure software reliability and regression prevention
• Stay current with best practices in C programming, compilers, build systems, and related technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ Years of professional experience in C development
• Strong understanding of memory management, pointers, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with debugging tools such as GDB and performance profiling
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel interfaces, system calls, and file system including work with Automake
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• An environment with a focus on quality and reliability
• Experience with containers and GPU technologies
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies
• Experience with C and other low-level languages
• Background in system administration or High Performance Computing
• Experience with Slurm Workload Manager or other HPC scheduling systems
• Knowledge of operating system internals or hardware-software interaction
• Contributions to open-source C projects are a plus