Senior System Software Engineer - GPU

NVIDIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer in Bengaluru, Karnataka. In this role, you'll design and develop GPU kernel drivers and embedded firmware with a focus on performance and security. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience and expertise in C programming and complex hardware/software designs. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Hands-on technical experience in complex software/hardware designs.
• Strong understanding of concurrency, virtual memory, caching, interrupts, and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test GPU kernel driver and embedded firmware.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for hardware and software solutions.
• Perform security analysis to ensure compliance with ISO 21434 certification.

Skills

C programming

Embedded firmware

Multicore hardware

Operating systems design

Real-time programming

Education

BS/MS in Electronics/Computer Engineering or related

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self‑driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIA, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are searching for a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in system software to join the Tegra System Software organization. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology‑focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self‑driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop and test key aspects of our GPU kernel driver and embedded firmware with a focus on enabling best‑in‑class power, performance, security and safety that will be used across Linux, QNX and Android.
• Work closely with multi‑functional teams such as Hardware and Software teams to understand requirements for new hardware, SW APIs and create solutions ranging from low level hardware abstraction layers to SW utilizing OS Kernel SW.
• Perform Security analysis of the design and implement mechanisms to stay in sync with product specific security requirements supporting compliance to ISO 21434 certification.

What We Need To See

• BS/MS degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Hands on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in an environment with complex software and hardware designs.
• Strong understanding of Multicore hardware, operating systems design, concurrency, virtual memory, caching, interrupts, device drivers and real‑time programming.
• Outstanding C programming and low‑level driver experience.
• Experience with ARM and RISCV based processor architecture.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Understanding of GPU software stack across user space, kernel and firmware.
• Previous experience in certifying embedded device drivers to Cybersecurity standards.
• Previous experience with system architecture involving virtualization
• Experience in Pre‑Silicon/Post‑Silicon bring up of complex SoCs.
• You can design simple systems that work optimally without needing much support.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing