Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform

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

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in California is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team to accelerate Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark Product Software development. You will work on Linux-based embedded systems, driver development, and platform bring-up across hardware and software, collaborating with global teams to deliver advanced solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded Linux, strong C/C++ skills, and hands-on hardware debugging experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
• Excellent C/C++/Bash programming skills.
• Able to understand platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.
• Knows oscilloscope and logic analyzer for hardware debugging.
• Knows debugging tools used at Linux kernel and firmware level.
• Experience driving Platform Board Support Package (BSP) features and releases.
• Strong technical, cross-team collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement features showcasing Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platform capabilities.
• Bring AI-at-the-edge generations to life via SoC and platform designs.
• Contribute from hardware bring-up to boot firmware, Linux drivers, RTOS firmware and SDKs.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to craft system-level software solutions.
• Engage in the full product lifecycle from hardware bring-up to production deployment.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Bash scripting

Linux embedded systems

Hardware debugging

Kernel debugging tools

BSP development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Linux kernel debugging tools

Firmware debugging tools

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate the pace of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark Product Software system development within NVIDIA. Using your expansive knowledge of embedded platforms, Linux kernel operating systems, and software architectures, you will work with a world-wide development team to address the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge. Have you worked on Linux-based embedded products through full product lifecycles and have a passion for hands-on building of innovative products? If so, this position is for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platforms.
• Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs.
• Contribute broadly from hardware platform bringup to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs.
• Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions.
• Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
• Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.
• Able to understand the platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.
• Knows oscilloscope, logic analyzer for the hardware debugging.
• Knows software debugging tools specifically used at linux kernel and firmware level.
• Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release.
• Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.
• Shown success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Experience in platform validation, bringup for edge or embedded devices, involve in SoC and platform IOs bringup checkouts, coordinating with various stack holders if needed, debug and test.
• Develop complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for the release Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM, Linux kernel and various subsystems within.
• Contributions to tools or frameworks for hardware bring‑up, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking in Linux‑based edge environments Experience with Jetson, IGX, 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.

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