Senior Operating System Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Operating System Architect to drive the evolution of its system software for autonomous machines. This pivotal role involves optimizing system performance and collaborating across various teams, ensuring the next generation of products meets high standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in system software design, C programming, and experience with kernel development.

Benefits

Equity and benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Expert level knowledge in operating system fundamentals.
• Kernel development experience with Linux or Android.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancements to Linux for autonomous machines.
• Analyze and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with teams to design system features.

Skills

C programming

System software design

Performance analysis

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Android

Windows

Hyper-V

Job description

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About

NVIDIA is revolutionizing accelerated computing, and our innovation is powered by a relentless pursuit of excellence in system software and operating systems. With a legacy of breakthroughs in graphics, AI, and high-performance computing, NVIDIA is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Operating System Architect to help craft the next era of accelerated computing for autonomous machines! As a Senior Architect, you will play a meaningful role in the evolution of our system software stack across platforms-from automotive and robotics to large-scale data centers. You will drive architectural decisions around OS kernel subsystems, scheduling, memory management, power/performance optimization, and I/O frameworks. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and research teams to design features that power NVIDIA's next-generation products.

About

NVIDIA is revolutionizing accelerated computing, and our innovation is powered by a relentless pursuit of excellence in system software and operating systems. With a legacy of breakthroughs in graphics, AI, and high-performance computing, NVIDIA is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Operating System Architect to help craft the next era of accelerated computing for autonomous machines! As a Senior Architect, you will play a meaningful role in the evolution of our system software stack across platforms-from automotive and robotics to large-scale data centers. You will drive architectural decisions around OS kernel subsystems, scheduling, memory management, power/performance optimization, and I/O frameworks. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and research teams to design features that power NVIDIA's next-generation products.

At NVIDIA, you'll work alongside world-class engineers, contributing to products that transform industries and enrich the lives of millions. If you're driven by system-level thinking and committed to optimizing the boundary between hardware and software, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead efforts to enhance Linux for use by autonomous machines in safety-critical environments
• Analyze and optimize product performance for customer needs
• Work with internal team members and the upstream community to bring these capabilities to various open source packages
  
  

What We Need To See

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of relevant software development experience
• Expert level knowledge and experience in system software design and operating system fundamentals
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills and strong ownership on past projects in an environment with complex software and hardware designs
• Clear verbal and written communication with the proven track record for building consensus within a large organization
• Exceptional C programming and low-level driver experience; background and strength with complex system-level debugging, performance analysis and test design
• Kernel development experience with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows systems
  
  

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience as a maintainer or significant contributor to large open source software projects
• In depth knowledge of system level security. Demonstrated involvement with the community at large
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms (Xen, KVM, Hyper-V)
• Experience with embedded system SW concepts, e.g.: RTOS and overlay programming models
  
  

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.

Nice-to-have skills

• Linux
• Android
• Windows
• Hyper-V
• Santa Clara, California
  
  

Work experience

• Software Architect
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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