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Senior System Software Engineer - AV Platform

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

The Autonomous Vehicles Platform team is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to help bring NVIDIA's autonomous vehicle platform to market. This role involves developing and productizing innovative solutions that will transform transportation and the field of self‑driving cars. You will collaborate with talented, multi‑functional engineering teams across various vehicle sub‑systems to integrate their work into the autonomous driving DRIVE SW platform, ensuring compliance with NVIDIA and automotive standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of platform test infrastructure and workflows that define how autonomous platform systems are validated at scale.
  • Drive technical alignment with cross‑functional teams to integrate test infrastructure with CI/CD workflows.
  • Enhance integration efficiency to facilitate development on Tegra‑based Autonomous Vehicle platforms.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of systems software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
  • Strong debugging skills in complex, multi‑processor embedded environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive alignment with multiple cross‑functional teams.
  • Proven expertise in embedded systems and SW/HW cross‑domain knowledge.
  • Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multinational, multi‑time‑zone corporate environment.
  • Results‑oriented, self‑motivated, and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands‑on experience using AI tools.
  • Experience with cloud services, Jenkins, and Docker in continuous integration and deployment systems.
  • Knowledge of general‑purpose and automotive network systems (Ethernet, CAN, etc.).

Compensation

Base salary is determined by location, experience, and comparable employee pay. The base salary range is $152,000 – $241,500 USD for Level 3 and $184,000 – $287,500 USD for Level 4. The role also includes eligibility for equity and additional benefits.

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