Senior System Software Engineer - Software Development Kit

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 241,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA, located in Santa Clara, California, is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on their DRIVE self-driving platform. This position requires expertise in system software development, particularly in embedded systems and imaging pipelines. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize performance and engage directly with customers to enhance their products.

The salary range for this position is competitive, offering between $152,000 and $241,500 for Level 3 and $184,000 to $287,500 for Level 4. NVIDIA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in system software development.
• 2+ years of experience on embedded systems focused on imaging pipeline and/or graphics pipeline.
• Strong programming knowledge in C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with source control systems and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and optimize software on NVIDIA’s DRIVE self-driving platform.
• Engage with customers and partners to productize DRIVE platforms.
• Develop and maintain drivers in the camera framework.

Skills

C

C++

Python

System software development

Embedded systems

Image Quality evaluations

Linux

Android

Real-time operating systems

GPU architecture

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field

Tools

git

Perforce

JAMA

JIRA

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with product teams and deliver class platform solutions
• Collaborate with software engineers, hardware and architecture teams to design, develop, validate and optimize software on NVIDIA’s DRIVE self-driving platform
• Directly engage with customers and partners to productize DRIVE platforms
• Develop and maintain drivers in the camera framework to enable and bring‑up camera sensors on automotive platforms
• Familiarity with imaging pipeline, debug and support Image Quality evaluations
• Optimize performance for various graphics and multimedia components in the driving platform stack
• Engage directly with customers/partners to gather requirements, to develop and to optimize their exquisite products

What we need to see:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in system software development, with 2+ years of experience on embedded systems focused on imaging pipeline and/or graphics pipeline
• Strong programming knowledge in C, C++ and Python
• Familiarity with source control systems (git, Perforce) and tools such as JAMA and JIRA
• Knowledge of Camera Sensors, ISP, Image quality, Camera Calibration and interface components like CSI, Serializers/Deserializers
• Good understanding of graphics fundamentals and GPU architecture
• Good understanding of Linux, Android, or Real‑time operating systems
• Experience working and interacting with customers
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and platforms

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in Platform bring‑up and BSP Software
• Experience working on GPU computing or computer vision
• Background with AUTOSAR, Cert C/C++, or MISRA
• Experience with CUDA, TensorRT
• Track record integrating and delivering functional and performant real‑time and/or distributed systems

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.