Sr. Staff Hypervisor Developer

1600 NIO USA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and snacks

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

1600 NIO USA, Inc. is seeking a Software Developer for autonomous driving vehicles. The role involves designing and implementing a microkernel-based OS for various applications, focusing on low latency and high performance.

The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in embedded systems, a strong background in C and ARM assembly programming, and knowledge of operating system concepts. The compensation ranges from $185,000 to $225,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans and generous paid leave options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a software developer in embedded systems.
• Experience developing low-level/system code on ArmV8 platforms.
• Strong understanding of Arm architecture and solid grasp of OS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement microkernel-based OS for autonomous driving applications.
• Characterize and optimize OS and network core functions for real-time performance.
• Lead design discussions and act as a mentor for team growth.

Skills

C programming

ARM assembly

Embedded systems

Operating systems concepts

Linux development

Education

BS/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

ArmV8 platforms

Job description

Company Overview

NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, founded in November 2014. Its mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by building a community around smart electric vehicles and innovating in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains, and batteries.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement microkernel-based OS for a wide variety of on-car applications for autonomous driving vehicles.
• Design and implement low latency, high throughput, high performance network core stacks for microkernel OS, and design and implement system toolchains for fast diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Characterize and optimize OS and network core functions for real-time performance, security, and functional safety.
• Socialize designs and implementations with the team.
• Lead by example, acting as a mentor and mentee for team growth.

Qualifications

• BS/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience as a software developer working in embedded systems.
• Experience developing low-level/system code on ArmV8 platforms.
• Proficient in C, ARM assembly, and inline assembly.
• Strong understanding of Arm architecture (generic interrupt controller, system MMU, timer, virtualization hardware).
• Solid grasp of operating system concepts: virtual memory, page tables, caches, synchronization primitives, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing Linux kernel or drivers.
• Experience developing hypervisors (Xen, KVM, ACRN, SafeOS).

Compensation

US base salary range: $185,000 - $225,000 (based on location and experience). Compensation details reflect base salary only; discretionary bonus, equity, and benefits are not included.

Benefits

• CIGNA EPO, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans ($0 employee contribution).
• Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans ($0 employee contribution).
• Company-paid HSA contribution for high deductible plan.
• Health & dependent care FSAs.
• 401(k) with brokerage link option.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Sick and vacation time; 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days).
• Paid disability leave: 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days).
• Voluntary benefits: voluntary life/AD&D, pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits, mobile phone credit, Healthjoy mobile benefit app.
• Free lunch and snacks, onsite gym, employee discounts and perks.