Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Agentic Development for Safety-Critical Systems

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$272,000–$431,250 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Agentic Development for Safety-Critical Systems

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Agentic Development for Safety-Critical Systems leads a core team building a production platform for safety-ready agentic workflows. This role involves defining the architecture and technical strategy to translate precise specifications into production-ready C/C++ and Rust software. You will build agents and workflows for feature implementation, defect diagnosis, regression analysis, and performance optimization while developing harnesses, deterministic validators, and observability tools. The work focuses on safety-critical systems software for autonomous vehicles, medical robots, and humanoids, requiring expertise in systems engineering, security, and functional-safety practices. You will apply these skills to solve problems in Graphics, Camera, Multimedia, and PVA teams, ensuring rigorous validation and reliability for complex drivers and systems software while adhering to industry standards like ISO 26262 and DO-178C.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 43 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead a core team building an agentic workflow for C/C++ and Rust systems software.
  • Define the architecture and technical strategy for the full software development lifecycle.
  • Build agents and workflows to perform feature implementation, defect repair, and performance optimization.
  • Develop harnesses, tools, and deterministic validators to ensure dependable agentic development.
  • Create observability and feedback loops to continuously improve the engineering platform.
  • Prove and scale the platform across Graphics, Camera, Multimedia, and other DRIVE OS teams.
  • Ensure software meets safety-critical standards and produces measurable evidence for production readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in software engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale, complex software projects.
  • Strong understanding of safety-critical system development and relevant industry standards like ISO 26262 or DO-178C.
  • Outstanding problem-solving abilities and the capacity to perform well under pressure.
  • Effective communication and partnership skills for productive work with different teams.
  • Experience leading development of graphics, display, camera, networking, or production driver software (preferred).

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