Systems Software Engineer - GeForce Low Latency Streaming Technology

Systems Software Engineer - GeForce NOW Low Latency Streaming Technology

NVIDIA has reinvented itself over two decades, from GPU invention in 1999 to AI-driven computing today. GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s next‑generation gaming service, transforms any device into a high‑performance gaming rig, delivering games in high‑definition with ultra‑low latency. Learn more at NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

• Develop and improve the media streaming stack to deliver ultra‑low latency, high video quality, and network resilience.
• Own end‑to‑end software development for features and modules, meeting performance, reliability, scalability, and sustainability requirements.
• Deliver platform‑optimized audio/video decode and render pipelines, HID and Xinput device support for WebRTC‑based and custom streaming clients.
• Define and build performance metrics and indicators; analyze data to improve streaming performance and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the quality of designs and code across the team.
• Contribute to the evolution of team processes and methodologies.

• BS, MS, or equivalent in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in multithreaded programming and system software design.
• Proficient in C/C++, multithreaded programming, system software design, and debugging.
• Experience implementing and improving performance and video quality throughout the video processing pipeline.
• Experience analyzing performance and CPU/GPU resource utilization for video/graphics applications.
• Background with video capture, codecs, render pipelines, and APIs.
• Experience with networking, WebRTC, and other audio/video transport and handshake protocols.

• Passion for gaming and immersive experiences.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Type Script, and web technologies.
• Experience developing and debugging on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Proficiency in audio/video driver interfaces across platforms; familiarity with telemetry, visualization tools, and data analysis.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are expanding rapidly. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and comparable positions, ranging from $120,000 to $189,750 (Level 2) and $148,000 to $235,750 (Level 3). You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted until November 7, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.