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Principal Linux Kernel Engineer Upstream CPU Platforms

NVIDIA

NVIDIA seeks a Principal Linux Kernel Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to lead upstream-first kernel development for NVIDIA CPU platforms. You will guide Linux kernel strategy, coordinate across memory management, scheduling, virtualization, PCIe, ACPI, and related subsystems, and collaborate with CPU architects and firmware teams to push upstream-friendly changes. You will mentor engineers, establish best practices for upstream development, and work with distributions and partners to enable NVIDIA #J-18808-Ljbffr NVIDIA

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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