Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Performance

at Nvidia

📍 United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ Remote

Tech Stack
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AI @ 4 Android @ 4 Linux @ 6 Machine Learning Profiling @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its automotive performance team and contribute to projects involving system software optimization, AI-driven profiling, and next-generation automotive platforms.

Responsibilities

Optimize system software for NVIDIA automotive performance platforms with Safe RTOS.
Collaborate with Hardware Architecture, DriveOS, Power, and Test teams to track boot and runtime performance benchmarks.
Supervise microbenchmarks and industry-standard benchmarks across IPs to ensure software and hardware meet projected targets.
Develop innovative features in automotive profiling tools with AI assistance.
Benchmark the hypervisor and minimize overhead on ARM systems.
Collaborate with the ADAS/AV team to optimize NVIDIA's next-generation stack on Tegra platforms.

Requirements

Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in systems or software performance.
Strong C/C++ programming skills and prior experience in the automotive sector.
Proficiency with Linux and QNX.
Knowledge of Android is advantageous but not required.
Strong understanding of benchmarking, boot-time optimization, compiler optimizations, and runtime performance improvements.
Knowledge of hypervisors, virtualization, and overhead analysis.
Experience with profiling utilities for improving system software efficiency.
AI/ML experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive base salary based on location, experience, and compensation for similar positions.
Base salary range of USD 152,000–241,500 for Level 3 and USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4.
Equity and benefits.
Inclusive and supportive work environment.

Applications will be accepted at least until October 27, 2026. NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer.