Senior Systems Software Engineer – QoS

NVIDIA is a leader in cloud gaming technology, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to enhance the GeForce NOW platform. The role involves developing optimized software for low-latency streaming and collaborating with various teams to improve user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test high-performance C++ software for ultra low-latency streaming
• Build and improve media streaming pipelines using technologies such as WebRTC, GStreamer, RTP/RTCP, and related protocols
• Analyze performance metrics across server, network and media pipeline and optimize GPU and CPU utilization to reduce latency
• Define and implement KPIs for streaming quality, and user experience
• Collaborate with video encoding, cloud networking, and systems teams to deliver low-latency, high-fidelity streaming experience

Requirements:

• Master degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of proven experience in C++ software development, optimization, test and debugging skills
• Deep knowledge of operating systems, multi-threading, socket programming, and performance-critical programming in Windows and Linux
• Good understanding of some of low-latency transport protocols (e.g., WebRTC, QUIC)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated approach
• In-depth knowledge of WebRTC architecture, peer connection lifecycle, ICE handshake, and real-time protocols (SRTP, DTLS-SRTP, SCTP)
• Knowledge of video codecs including H.264, H.265, AV1, color spaces, or hardware-accelerated encode/decode
• Experience with automotive software, telematics, connected vehicle platforms, infotainment, or car connectivity
• Experience with QNX, QNX Safety, Linux, or embedded operating systems for safety-critical platforms is a strong plus
• Proficiency in using analytics and visualization tools for data-driven software development