Principal Block and File Storage Software Engineer, Linux - DGX Cloud - CA, Santa Clara, United States

Originally posted 26 August 2026 by the employer.

Work on proprietary distributed file system solutions in DPU environments.

About the role

This role involves hands-on development of block storage capabilities and architecting a proprietary distributed file system solution from its inception. You will define the software architecture and implementation of advanced storage services for extreme performance and scalability.

What you'll do

• Code 100% hands-on in C language, Kernel and Userspace.
• Research, design, implement, and test distributed storage services and features in Host and DPU environments.
• Understand algorithms, technicalities, and interactions within NVIDIA’s block and file storage ecosystem.
• Analyze and solve challenging bugs and customer cases in large-scale production systems, identifying issues in kernel modules and other components.

What you'll need

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience as a senior developer in storage, networking, and/or operating systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with Linux block subsystem, File system, and IO stack.
• Experience with storage protocols and standards, especially NVMe.
• Professional experience in designing and developing distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including virtualization, scalability, and data management.

Skills: block storage, distributed file system, Linux kernel, NVMe, DPU environments