Software Performance Engineer

nvidia· IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.
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📍 Israel, YokneamFull time

About this role

NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding Software Performance Engineer for our Linux Drivers group. You'll closely work with NVIDIA Driver developers, verification teams, and performance architects, gaining a deep understanding of NVIDIA’s Networking products and technologies built on top of NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField network cards. You will lead feature verification from design through implementation to integration into frameworks, develop robust infrastructure, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company, influencing product lines that empower the most advanced data centers in the world. We've built a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what's possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. We strongly believe in developing our employees and giving them the tools to succeed.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Work closely with developers to test new components, including crafting and executing unit, functional, and performance tests.

  • Develop a verification environment and tools to qualify the product from functional and performance perspectives.

  • Investigate performance-related issues in networking Linux drivers.

  • Analyze coverage measures to identify verification holes and to show progress toward product development and releases.

  • Identify and write all types of coverage measures for stimulus and corner cases.

  • Incorporate AI mindset and practices in your daily work.

What we need to see:

  • B.Sc. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or SW/Computer Engineering.

  • 3+ years of work experience in low level software development.

  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C.

  • Strong orientation towards performance aspects in low level code design.

  • Background with Networking and protocols.

  • Creative, motivated, and results-driven worker.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in Linux Operating Systems.

  • Strong debugging and analytical skills.

  • Proven experience in performance analysis and debug of low level code.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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Where is the Software Performance Engineer position at nvidia located?
This Software Performance Engineer role at nvidia is based in Israel, Yokneam. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Software Performance Engineer role at nvidia full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Software Performance Engineer role in the IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. department at nvidia.
Which team or department does the Software Performance Engineer at nvidia belong to?
This Software Performance Engineer position is part of the IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. department at nvidia. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Performance Engineer job at nvidia posted?
This Software Performance Engineer position at nvidia was posted on Sep 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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