Senior Embedded Platform Middleware Engineer for Safe AI Systems

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is hiring for an embedded platform middleware role. You will design and evolve middleware APIs for buffer sharing and inter-process communication, while ensuring safety and security standards are met across automotive platforms like DRIVE and Jetson.

We seek a senior engineer with strong C/C++ and embedded systems experience, capable of leading cross-functional development, optimizing performance, and mentoring others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS, CE, EE, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Deep experience with embedded systems and multi-threaded software.
• Strong understanding of OS internals: memory management, synchronization, IPC, drivers.
• Hands-on experience with the Linux kernel (drivers, subsystems, or kernel-space).
• Experience delivering safety-critical software — ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, or equivalent processes.
• Proven track record of delivering solutions in cross-functional, distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve middleware APIs for buffer sharing, cross-engine synchronization, streaming, and IPC with focus on developer experience and maintainability.
• Lead end-to-end feature development aligned with automotive safety and security standards.
• Optimize performance in resource-constrained embedded environments with hardware/firmware partners.
• Drive technical direction across CUDA, graphics, camera, and AV framework engineers.
• Modernize software development with automation, static analysis, fuzzing, and AI tooling.
• Mentor and influence team members and represent the platform in design discussions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

OS internals

Linux kernel

Safety-critical

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

QNX

Integrity RTOS

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is hiring for an embedded platform middleware role. You will design and evolve middleware APIs for buffer sharing and inter-process communication, while ensuring safety and security standards are met across automotive platforms like DRIVE and Jetson.

We seek a senior engineer with strong C/C++ and embedded systems experience, capable of leading cross-functional development, optimizing performance, and mentoring others in a fast-paced environment.