System Software Engineer - Tegra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is looking for a System Software Engineer to join its System Software group in Santa Clara, California. The candidate will engage in building and maintaining diagnostic software for complex server products utilized in diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads.

This role requires a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science along with 2+ years of experience, particularly in C/C++ programming and low-level driver programming. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment and offers a competitive salary package along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing diagnostic middle-ware and applications.
• Architecting new diagnostic software solutions for various product phases.
• Participating in overall system software architecture collaborations.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Object-oriented programming skills

Problem-solving skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux kernel internals

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 middle-ware 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.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 26, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.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.