Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to accelerate Jetson platform development. You will influence system software from boot firmware to the Linux kernel and collaborate with hardware and product teams.

With 8+ years in embedded Linux and a Bachelor’s or Master’s in science, you’ll lead multiple teams, develop BSPs, and improve performance, reliability, and security. Base salary ranges 184,000–287,500 USD, plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or related field.
• 8+ years in embedded Linux and product lifecycle.
• Hands-on development with C/C++/Python/Bash and mentoring.
• Strong collaboration across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and expose Jetson capabilities across the platform.
• Contribute from boot firmware to the Linux kernel and SDKs.
• Lead and collaborate with global software teams.
• Develop system-level software architectures for embedded designs.
• Improve system services for scalability, reliability, security.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Shell Bash

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science

Tools

Linux kernel

Device drivers

BSP

Jetson

Jenkins

Job description

Are you ready to embrace an outstanding opportunity to speed up Jetson embedded systems development within NVIDIA? Join our world-class team and play a crucial role in delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge! NVIDIA is looking for phenomenal people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. If you are creative and passionate about developing in embedded space, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Define and expose the capabilities of Jetson and bring the latest generations of AI at-the-edge platform to life.
• Contribute extensively from hardware platform analysis through boot firmware to the Linux kernel and operating system, including specialized software SDKs.
• Lead and collaborate within a worldwide software development team and have a broad impact within our highly dynamic and technology-focused company.
• Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to build and develop system-level software architectures for complex system-on-module embedded platform designs.
• Build, implement, and improve system services to ensure scalability, reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Resolve complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
• Participate in a product development lifecycle that values high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance.

What we need to see

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Science or a Master's degree accompanied by over 5 years of demonstrated experience in Linux and advanced embedded systems development.
• 8+ years of industry experience with responsibility for developing and sustaining commercially available embedded products through a full product lifecycle.
• Strong technical collaboration abilities and capability to guide multiple teams.
• Enthusiasm for extending technical knowledge into new areas.
• Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives.
• Hands-on development of high-quality software with C/C++/Python/Bash and eagerness to mentor others.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Contributions to open-source software projects and experience in Linux Kernel and device driver creation.
• Developing complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for release.
• Experience with GPU, Graphic driver, and X11 Development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software release procedures, Jenkins pipeline, automated testing, and OTA.
• Comprehensive grasp of security principles and skill in reviewing products and architectures to produce security assessments; experience with Jetson, IGX or DGX Spark developer kits.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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