Senior System Software Engineer, DRIVE OS - Linux and QNX

NVIDIA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to develop and productize DRIVE OS software across automotive platforms. You will design and implement native/para-virtualized Linux/QNX device drivers and Android HALs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust DRIVE software solutions for autonomous systems.

Required BS/MS or equivalent, 3+ years of experience, strong C/C++, ARM knowledge, and embedded driver development expertise.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of overall experience and preferably 2+ years in automotive.
• Strong understanding of QNX/Linux/Android OS and hands-on device-driver development.
• Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of ARM processor architecture fundamentals.
• Background in embedded software development and product lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, development, and enhancement of native/para-virtualized Linux/QNX device drivers.
• Developing/designing/debugging Android HALs.
• Solve complex system issues on Linux/Android/QNX OS.
• Lead architecture discussions for SW components and interface with customers.
• Support requirements gathering and traceability processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and drive issues to closure.
• Participate in architectural explorations including feasibility studies and safety evaluations.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Debugging skills

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS or equivalent experience

Tools

QNX

Linux

Android

ARM architecture

Device drivers

Job description

NVIDIA's Deep Learning GPUs have ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company". We are growing our company and the team with the smartest people in the world.

We are looking for extraordinary Software Engineers to develop and productize NVIDIA's DRIVE OS software. As a member of NVIDIA's Solution Engineering team, you will adapt DRIVE OS solutions to various car platforms equipped with different sensors. We are looking for a Senior System Software Engineer with strong experience in Linux/QNX/Android operating system, Device Drivers development, virtualization, ARM architecture.

What you will be doing:

• Architecture, development, and enhancement of native/para-virtualized Linux/QNX device drivers

• Developing/Designing/Debugging Android HALs

• Solve complex system issues on Linux/Android/QNX OS

• Lead the architecture discussions for SW components and interface with customers to support DRIVE software solutions.

• Continuously evolve and support requirements gathering process and traceability flow.

• Actively coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet customer's requirements and to drive complex issues to closure.

• Participate in architectural explorations which include feasibility studies, safety evaluations and data analysis.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of overall experience and preferably with 2+ years of automotive industry experience.

• Strong understanding of QNX/Linux/Android operating system and hands-on experience with QNX/Linux device driver development

• Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills

• In-depth understanding of ARM processor architecture fundamentals

• Background in embedded software development and deep knowledge of product development lifecycle.

• Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.

• Android Automotive/Android HAL development experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Extensive device driver development experience

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.