Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform

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

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team in Santa Clara. You will accelerate Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark product software development, applying deep knowledge of embedded Linux, kernels, and system architectures.

You will work with a global team across hardware bring-up, boot firmware, drivers, RTOS firmware, and SDKs to deliver robust platform software. Collaboration and hands-on development are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Linux and embedded systems development.
• Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.
• Able to understand platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware debugging.
• Experience with Linux kernel and firmware level debugging tools.
• Prior experience driving BSP features and releases.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement features that showcase Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark capabilities.
• Bring AI at-the-edge generations to life via SoC and module designs.
• Contribute from hardware bring-up to firmware and driver development.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to craft system-level software solutions.
• Engage in full product lifecycle from bring-up to production deployment.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

C/C++

Bash

Hardware debugging

BSP

SoC

ARM

Education

Bachelor’s or Master degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Kernel debugging tools

Firmware debugging

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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 17, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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