[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Multiple locations # Senior Software Engineer - CUDA and Unified Memory Multiple locations Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Engineer---CUDA-and-Unified-Memory_JR2014177) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Software Engineer - CUDA and Unified Memory ## Job description We are hiring software engineers to work on the CUDA driver, a core component of our platform for accelerating general purpose computation on the GPU. Our team delivers features and improvements to better realize the potential of NVIDIA hardware for a growing range of computational workloads, ranging from deep learning, scientific computation, and self-driving cars to video games and virtual reality! CUDA defines a unified programming model across a range of system configurations and hardware capabilities. To accomplish this, the CUDA driver interacts with GPU hardware, kernel mode drivers, and the operating system. Unified Memory kernel driver provides kernel memory management that enables these advanced features. ### What you'll be doing As a member of our team, you will apply your design, coding expertise, and creativity, and to collaborate with peers across NVIDIA to deliver upon the best compute platform in the world. You will craft sophisticated solutions to exciting problems shaping the future direction of CUDA! Architect, and implement new features for new chips and new kernel features - Coordinate with other teams to accomplish your work daily - Help define forward-looking improvements to the CUDA APIs and programming model - Write effective, maintainable, and well-tested kernel and userspace code - Develop code for multiple Linux operating systems What we need to see: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong C programming skills - Minimum of 10+ years of related development experience Experience working with large codebases Background with operating system interfaces for threads, process control, and virtual memory Experience writing and debugging multithreaded programs Good written communication Ways to stand out from the crowd: Understanding of system level architecture, such as interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped IO Knowledge of memory coherence and consistency models Experience with kernel mode development Experience with Windows, Linux, or macOS driver development Some familiarity w C++​ Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 7, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: Multiple locations[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Engineer---CUDA-and-Unified-Memory_JR2014177) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [AI Computing Software Development Engineer, TensorRT-LLM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/77afa0609aa79b42b8bf/) ### [AI Computing Software Development Intern - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/2604940341bdd205a387/) ### [AI Computing Software Development Intern, LLM Inference - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/5c2898ad9721f640226a/) ### [AI Computing Software Intern, GPU Kernel Libraries - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/e5e58114cef438d1674b/) ### [AI Developer Technology Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/452fe02898b03b83dd5e/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/0642bb3244ad0f65673e/) Alphabet ### [[WiFi] Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/cf1fcd7ef641613787b8/) NXP Semiconductors ### [AI Software Lead – PyTorch & CUDA Runtime (Next-Gen Accelerator) 10+ years](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/3f22e86cfd246e455572/) Sandisk ### [Unified Communications DevOps Engineer - VOIS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/623a816163ad5933e675/) Vodafone · Pune, Maharashtra, India ### [IPT Voice Engineer (Cisco Unified Communications) - VOIS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/bae854eda32a2b35aee6/) Vodafone · Bangalore, Karnataka, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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