System Software Engineer - Tegra

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 195,500; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is hiring a System Software Engineer to develop diagnostic software for Data Center Server Platform. This role involves architectural design, collaboration with teams, and product life cycle involvement.

Applicants are required to have a BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience with strong C/C++ programming skills, as well as problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive salary range starting from $124,000 to $241,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with low-level/driver-level programming.
• Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop diagnostic middleware for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware.
• Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams on system software architecture.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented programming

Problem-solving skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience

Job description

We are now hiring a System Software Engineer to join the NVIDIA's System Software group focusing on Data Center Server Platform Diagnostics. 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing diagnostic middleware and diagnostic applications for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware
• 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.
• Participating in overall system software architecture and collaborate with internal software teams to integrate diagnostic components with various system software components.
• Working closely with ASIC and NPI teams to plan, implement and cater to new product requirements.
• Research and evaluating industrial technical standards and drive implementations as needed

What we need to see:

• BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of 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.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals.
• Knowledge of Server / PC system architecture.
• 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 project

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 12, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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