Lead Edge Platform Software Engineer (Linux/SoC)

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA leads in accelerated computing, AI, and graphics. The Linux for Edge team seeks a Senior System Software Engineer / Platform SW Execution Lead to drive SoC and platform bring-up for edge AI products from concept through high‑volume deployment.

You will own the Linux software roadmap for edge devices, develop low‑level software, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to deliver robust platform software for production edge platforms.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing SoC or complex board/platform bring-up in a technical lead role.
• Expert proficiency in Linux system and kernel development: C/C++, kernel, drivers, BSPs, boot sequence.
• Deep understanding of CPU/SoC architectures and high-speed interfaces.
• Hardware-aware debugging using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and lab instruments.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, shell) for automation and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead SoC and platform bring-up for NVIDIA edge AI platforms, from prototype to production, owning the execution plan.
• Drive end-to-end platform Linux software roadmap for edge devices; define deliverables and coordinate dependencies.
• Build, develop, and debug low-level Linux system software and reference images for edge SoCs and boards.
• Act as the technical program owner for platform software bring-up; track issues and communicate status.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, validation, and factory teams to resolve complex issues.
• Define factory test and provisioning software to support high-volume manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and scale Linux bring-up capabilities across the team.

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel

Device drivers

BSPs

Edge/embedded Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Program management

Communication

Hardware debugging (JTAG)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

NVIDIA leads in accelerated computing, AI, and graphics. The Linux for Edge team seeks a Senior System Software Engineer / Platform SW Execution Lead to drive SoC and platform bring-up for edge AI products from concept through high‑volume deployment.

You will own the Linux software roadmap for edge devices, develop low‑level software, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to deliver robust platform software for production edge platforms.