Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency Physical AI Sensor Systems

Nvidia

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64 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency Physical AI Sensor Systems

The Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency Physical AI Sensor Systems joins the team developing the Holoscan Sensor Bridge. This role involves architecting and scaling a software backbone that connects physical sensors to accelerated computing by designing high-performance, low-latency data pipelines. You will develop system software, drivers, and APIs to stream data from cameras, radar, and medical devices directly into GPU memory. Key responsibilities include debugging real-time distributed systems and optimizing hardware interfaces. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Linux internals, alongside deep knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/UDP, RDMA, and kernel bypass. You must understand hardware interfaces such as PCIe, DMA, and FPGA. The work addresses the technical challenge of achieving microsecond-level latency for surgical robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial automation.

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What you'll do

  • Design and build high-performance, low-latency data pipelines from sensors to GPU memory.
  • Develop and optimize system software, drivers, and APIs for sensor integration and streaming.
  • Work across the stack from FPGA interfaces and networking protocols to CUDA and application frameworks.
  • Enable seamless integration of diverse sensors into the Holoscan ecosystem.
  • Debug and optimize real-time distributed systems under strict latency and throughput constraints.
  • Contribute to a platform that reduces sensor integration complexity for robotics and industrial AI.

What we're looking for

  • A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (BS or MS) or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in systems programming (C/C++/Python) and Linux internals.
  • Deep understanding of networking including TCP/UDP, RDMA, kernel bypass, and high-throughput systems.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems or low-latency systems.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software interfaces such as PCIe, DMA, FPGA, SPI, I2C, and I2S.
  • Solid debugging skills across complex, multi-component systems and experience working close to hardware performance bottlenecks.
  • Hands-on experience with AI coding tools like Claude, Codex, and Cursor to automate software development lifecycle activities.
  • Experience with CUDA/GPU programming, sensor pipelines, distributed systems, or robotics backgrounds (preferred).

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