Senior Linux Kernel & Hypervisor Engineer (Automotive RTOS)

NIO; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with Brokerage Link

Life & disability insurance

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Sick & Vacation

Mobile cell phone credit

Job summary

NIO Inc. is seeking an experienced kernel or hypervisor engineer to work hands-on on the SkyOS-H in-vehicle compute platform. You will help shape architecture, implement production code, and contribute to in-vehicle AI readiness and secure boot paths.

Join a fast-moving automotive software team designing low-latency, safety-critical systems for next-generation smart EVs. You will work across architecture, driver subsystems, validation, and deployment in a collaborative, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in embedded systems or low-level system software development.
• Strong coding skills in C, ARM assembly, and in-line assembly.
• Deep understanding of Arm V8 architecture: GIC, SMMU, cache hierarchy, and Arm Virtualization Host Extensions (VHE).
• Proficiency in Git, C/C++, Python, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Linux kernel development or driver subsystems.
• Knowledge of embedded system security: Arm TrustZone, OP-TEE, Secure Boot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a microkernel-based operating system and hypervisor tailored for diverse on-vehicle applications in autonomous driving vehicles.
• Analyze and enhance operating system functionalities for real-time performance, high efficiency, security, and functional safety.
• Collaborate with the team to discuss and refine designs and implementations.
• Lead through demonstration, serving as both a mentor and a mentee to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

C

ARM assembly

Inline assembly

Git

Python

C/C++

Arm V8 architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Linux kernel development

Job description

NIO Inc. is seeking an experienced kernel or hypervisor engineer to work hands-on on the SkyOS-H in-vehicle compute platform. You will help shape architecture, implement production code, and contribute to in-vehicle AI readiness and secure boot paths.

Join a fast-moving automotive software team designing low-latency, safety-critical systems for next-generation smart EVs. You will work across architecture, driver subsystems, validation, and deployment in a collaborative, global environment.