Senior System Software Engineer - Tegra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer for their Tegra system software group in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive C/C++ programming skills and experience in operating systems and kernel programming. You will be responsible for designing tests, developing software solutions, and debugging complex failures. With a competitive salary ranging from 184,000 to 356,500 USD based on experience, NVIDIA also offers equity and benefits.

This role presents a significant opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry-related experience.
• Experience with low level / driver level programming.
• Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably arm.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tests and frameworks for SOC/System.
• Architect new diagnostic software solutions.
• Understand and debug complex board/system level failures.

Skills

Strong C/C++ programming skills

Object-oriented programming skills

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Expert communication and interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience

Tools

Linux

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to work in our Tegra system software group. The best candidates will have excellent C/C++, a thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, a good understanding of computer architecture. You will join a dynamic crew that builds and maintains software for complex heterogeneous computing systems that power sophisticated server products used in ground breaking of diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. We have some of the best engineers in the world conceptualizing and taking these products to the finish line and these outstanding engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative software engineer with a real passion for developing products with new technology, we want to hear from you. Join us at forefront of this new frontier!

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing test and framework that can most efficiently validate and stress SOC/System and to see them through the full software development lifecycle. This can include working in user-space, kernel, firmware or boot software of SOC.
• Architecting and driving new diagnostic software solutions that cater to all phases of the product life cycle - bring up, manufacturing, hardware qualification, failure analysis and custom platforms.
• Spearhead various initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness and user friendliness of the software we deliver for design validation, thermal & power characterization, manufacturing screening, and external customers bring up
• Understand and participate in the debug /root cause analysis of very complex board/system level failures.
• Communicate optimally with various teams throughout the company, as well as customers and partners.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of industry related experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and object-oriented programming skills.
• Experience with low level / driver level programming.
• Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably arm.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Expert communication, interpersonal and planning skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and solid understanding of ARM platforms.
• Experience in diagnostic software for datacenter and server systems.
• Experience in Pre-Silicon / Post-Silicon bringup planning and execution of complex SoCs and platforms.
• Consistent record of learning new technologies on the job in a time-bound manner.
• Experience working in teams on large SW projects as well as an understanding of SW product release lifecycle

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 for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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