NVIDIA Corporation

Senior System Software Engineer - Tegra

NVIDIA Corporation$152K — $287K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of related industry experience.
  • Proficient C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills.
  • Experience with low-level and driver-level programming.
  • Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop test and framework for efficient validation and stress of SOC/System.
  • Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Initiate improvements for software efficiency, robustness, and user-friendliness.
  • Participate in debugging and root cause analysis of complex board/system-level failures.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
Full Job Description

We are now looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to work in our Tegra system software group. The best candidates will have excellent C/C++, a thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, a good understanding of computer architecture.  You will join a dynamic crew that builds and maintains software for complex heterogeneous computing systems that power sophisticated server products used in ground breaking of diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. We have some of the best engineers in the world conceptualizing and taking these products to the finish line and these outstanding engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative software engineer with a real passion for developing products with new technology, we want to hear from you. Join us at forefront of this new frontier!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing and developing test and framework that can most efficiently validate and stress SOC/System and to see them through the full software development lifecycle. This can include working in user-space, kernel, firmware or boot software of SOC. 

  • Architecting and driving new diagnostic software solutions that cater to all phases of the product life cycle - bring up, manufacturing, hardware qualification, failure analysis and custom platforms.

  • Spearhead various initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness and user friendliness of the software we deliver for design validation, thermal & power characterization, manufacturing screening, and external customers bring up

  • Understand and participate in the debug /root cause analysis of very complex board/system level failures.

  • Communicate optimally with various teams throughout the company, as well as customers and partners.

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of industry related experience.

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and object-oriented programming skills.

  • Experience with low level / driver level programming.

  • Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably arm.

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • Expert communication, interpersonal and planning skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and solid understanding of ARM platforms.

  • Experience in diagnostic software for datacenter and server systems.

  • Experience in Pre-Silicon / Post-Silicon bringup planning and execution of complex SoCs and platforms.

  • Consistent record of learning new technologies on the job in a time-bound manner.

  • Experience working in teams on large SW projects as well as an understanding of SW product release lifecycle

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 27, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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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Nvidia, a global leader in graphics, gaming, and AI technology, offers Nvidia careers and internship opportunities for those passionate about driving innovation in the tech industry. you'll find a company committed to growth, teamwork, and leadership in computer science and machine learning domains.

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Nvidia has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in developing advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and has significantly contributed to the gaming industry's evolution. Moreover, its foray into AI and machine learning has opened new frontiers in technology, making Nvidia a beacon of innovation and a desirable workplace for ambitious tech professionals.

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