Senior System Software Engineer, Tegra

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is developing the next era of computing through GPU-accelerated AI, robotics, and self-driving technologies. The Tegra team is seeking a senior system software engineer/architect to help develop systems and solutions for next-generation computing platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and craft system software related to ARM Trusted Firmware (ATF) for the Tegra platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, upstream communities, and strategic partners to design and implement innovative features and optimize performance.
Lead and mentor engineers to ensure high software quality standards.
Conduct code reviews and performance analysis.
Determine and implement system architecture and build guidelines.
Understand and guide project and program management and scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8 or more years of experience in system software development.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming and debugging.
Deep understanding of operating systems, CPU architectures including ARM, x86, and RISC-V, GPU and computer architecture, and embedded systems.
Knowledge of ARM trusted components and boot and runtime interactions, including hypervisors, UEFI, Confidential Compute Architecture, security, power management, and performance analysis.
Experience collaborating with CPU and operating system communities and partners while driving next-generation topics and ideas.
Knowledge of safety and security standards such as ISO 26262, CERT-C, and MISRA-C is a plus.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and a record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

The base salary range is USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4 and USD 224,000–356,500 for Level 5. The base salary is determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.