Senior Security Software Engineer - AV Platform

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Software Engineer for its Autonomous Vehicles Platform in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on integrating security features into the AV software stack and building scalable security capabilities across sensors, data processing, and middleware.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in system software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and experience with Linux, QNX, ROS, and RTOS. Expect collaboration with hardware, cloud, safety, and algorithms teams.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in system software.
• Strong programming skills in C++, C and Python.
• Experience with Linux, QNX, ROS, and/or real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security features into the AV software stack.
• Develop and improve security work-products for the AV stack.
• Work on security-related software across sensor to middleware layers.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform software, product, safety, and cloud teams.

Skills

C++

C

Python

Linux

ROS

Git

QNX

RTOS

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

ROS

QNX

RTOS

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Software Engineer for its Autonomous Vehicles Platform in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on integrating security features into the AV software stack and building scalable security capabilities across sensors, data processing, and middleware.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in system software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and experience with Linux, QNX, ROS, and RTOS. Expect collaboration with hardware, cloud, safety, and algorithms teams.