# Senior System Software Engineer, Platform and Performance - GeForce Now at Mellanox

- Company: Mellanox
- What the company does: NVIDIA end-to-end network management solutions enable monitoring, management, analytics and visibility. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/networking/management-software/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: US, CA, Santa Clara
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-25
- Apply by: 2026-12-09
- Apply: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-System-Software-Engineer--Platform-and-Performance---GeForce-Now_JR2028680-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mellanox-senior-system-software-engineer-platform-and-performance-geforce-now/

## About the role

We are looking for a versatile person to join our group of highly skilled and motivated engineers who bring GeForce NOW to life! As a member of the GeForce Now Platform Engineering team, you will help design, develop, and optimize high performant GeForce Now gaming servers with state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPUs. Are you passionate about working in a cross functional environment that makes cloud game streaming better than desktop gaming? If so, we want to hear from you. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Game Performance optimization, Linux Kernel, KVM Hypervisor, System Software & optimization at scale
- Understand and apply gaming workloads, streaming software for kernel and user space interactions
- Bridge the gap between software and hardware for a cloud streaming service
- Understand and apply the factors that influence the performance and stability of a game
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 12+ years of experience in system software engineering for platform performance


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