Senior System Software Engineer, AV Platform

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer, AV Platform

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The Autonomous Vehicles Platform team is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to develop and productize innovative solutions for the autonomous driving DRIVE SW platform. In this role, you will lead the development of platform test infrastructure and workflows to validate autonomous platform systems at scale. You will drive technical alignment across multi-functional engineering teams to integrate test infrastructure with CI/CD workflows and enhance integration efficiency for Tegra-based Autonomous Vehicle platforms. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with strong debugging skills in complex, multi-processor embedded environments. You must possess SW/HW cross-domain knowledge and experience with automotive network systems like Ethernet and CAN. You will ensure all work complies with specific automotive standards and guidelines while solving complex integration problems for self-driving car technology.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Embedded Systems CI/CD Docker Jenkins Cloud Services Ethernet CAN Tegra AI Tools

What you'll do

Lead the development of platform test infrastructure and workflows to validate autonomous systems at scale.
Integrate test infrastructure with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflows.
Enhance integration efficiency for development on Tegra-based Autonomous Vehicle platforms.
Integrate various vehicle sub-systems into the autonomous driving DRIVE SW platform.
Ensure all software components comply with NVIDIA and automotive standards and guidelines.
Debug complex software issues in multi-processor embedded environments.
Drive technical alignment across multi-functional engineering teams to integrate diverse vehicle systems.

What we're looking for

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.
Proven expertise in embedded systems and SW/HW cross-domain knowledge.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive alignment with multiple cross-functional teams.
Experience with cloud services, Jenkins, and Docker in continuous integration and deployment systems (preferred).
Knowledge of general-purpose and automotive network systems such as Ethernet and CAN (preferred).

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