Tegra SoC System Software Engineer — Driver & Kernel (Equity)

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to help design, implement, and verify SoC kernel drivers and embedded software for Tegra. You will collaborate with hardware teams to bring up new platforms and advance ARM-based SoCs, delivering core OS software and architecture specifications.

The role demands strong C programming, 5+ years in system software, and proven leadership on complex projects. NVIDIA offers equity, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience
• Proven leadership skills and strong ownership on past projects
• Outstanding C programming and low-level driver experience; background and strength with complex system-level debugging
• Experienced with ARM based processor architecture
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and verify features for our next generation SoC architecture, collaborating with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers.
• Heavily involved with the early modeling simulation required to produce our outstanding products.
• Working closely with the hardware, silicon, pre-silicon teams to bring-up new platforms, products, and prototype systems.
• Involved in SoC bringup with a focus on enabling the core OS software on new platforms.
• Get to craft, develop, unit test, document and maintain features for Tegra SoCs.
• You will influence hardware architecture and system software by creating architecture and design specification.

Skills

C programming

Low-level driver

ARM architecture

System debugging

Leadership

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering/CS

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to help design, implement, and verify SoC kernel drivers and embedded software for Tegra. You will collaborate with hardware teams to bring up new platforms and advance ARM-based SoCs, delivering core OS software and architecture specifications.

The role demands strong C programming, 5+ years in system software, and proven leadership on complex projects. NVIDIA offers equity, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package.