Role at a glance
- Job function
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Software Engineering & IT Software Engineering
- Salary
- $184K – $287.5K/yr
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
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Role Summary
The Embedded Platform team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support system development for NVIDIA Jetson, IGX, and DGX Spark platforms. The role focuses on Linux-based embedded platform software across hardware bring-up, firmware, kernel drivers, and software SDKs throughout the product lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX, and DGX Spark platforms.
- Work on system-on-module designs for AI-at-the-edge platforms.
- Contribute to hardware platform bring-up, boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware, and software SDKs.
- Collaborate with various teams to develop system-level software solutions.
- Engage in the full product lifecycle from hardware bring-up to production deployment.
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience; 8+ years of Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development; C/C++/bash programming; embedded platforms; Linux kernel; software architectures; hardware schematics; hardware debugging; Linux kernel and firmware debugging tools; platform BSP features and release.
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development
- Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills
- Ability to understand platform hardware schematics and engage with the hardware team
- Knowledge of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware debugging
- Knowledge of software debugging tools used at the Linux kernel and firmware level
- Prior knowledge of driving platform Board Support Package (BSP) features and release
Preferred
- Experience in platform validation and bringup for edge or embedded devices
- Experience with SoC and platform IO bringup checkouts, debugging, and testing
- Experience developing complete platform Board Support Packages (BSPs) for release
- Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM, Linux kernel, and its subsystems
- Contributions to tools or frameworks for hardware bring-up, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking in Linux-based...
- Experience with Jetson, IGX, and DGX Spark developer kits
Original job description
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Original job description
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate the pace of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark Product Software system development within NVIDIA. Using your expansive knowledge of embedded platforms, Linux kernel operating systems, and software architectures, you will work with a world-wide development team to address the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge. Have you worked on Linux-based embedded products through full product lifecycles and have a passion for hands-on building of innovative products? If so, this position is for you!
What you'll be doing:
Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platforms.
Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs.
Contribute broadly from hardware platform bringup to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs.
Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions.
Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment.
What we need to see:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.
Able to understand the platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.
Knows oscilloscope, logic analyzer for the hardware debugging
Knows software debugging tools specifically used at linux kernel and firmware level.
Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release.
Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.
Shown success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications.
Ways to stand out from the crowd
Experience in platform validation, bringup for edge or embedded devices, involve in SoC and platform IOs bringup checkouts, coordinating with various stack holders if needed, debug and test.
Develop complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for the release
Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM, Linux kernel and various subsystems within.
Contributions to tools or frameworks for hardware bring‑up, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking in Linux‑based edge environments
Experience with Jetson, IGX, DGX Spark developer kits.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.About the company
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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.