CareerPlan

Systems Software Manager, Display Driver

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$224k2026-08-24 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading a team of system software engineers to develop and support GPU device drivers for Windows display subsystems, ensuring images render correctly across diverse screens and standards.

Role type

Senior IC manager (display driver team)

Builds

GPU device drivers for Windows, supporting consumer and professional display markets

Domain

Consumer electronics / Graphics / Operating Systems

Required skills

System software development, Team leadership, Project planning, Kernel mode driver development, Low-level OS knowledge, Memory/resource management, Prototype hardware development

Preferred skills

Display subsystems (HDMI, DP, USB-C), Windows display pipeline, Chip verification and bring-up, NVIDIA GPU programming

Technologies

Windows, GPU, DP, HDMI, HDR, VRR

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 5-10 system software engineers to drive new feature development and general support for GPU device drivers. Balance priorities among end-user, partner, OS, and chip bring-up requirements. Develop ambitious but realistic engineering plans aligned with those priorities. Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, robust kernel mode device drivers. Coach engineers to increase their technical and leadership skills. Collaborate with teams across software, hardware, QA, marketing, and release planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC