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
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 System Software Engineer, AV Platform

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The Senior System Software Engineer - AV Platform joins the Autonomous Vehicles Platform team to develop and productize innovative solutions for self-driving cars. This role involves leading the development of platform test infrastructure and workflows to validate autonomous systems at scale while driving technical alignment across multi-functional engineering teams. The engineer will integrate these components into the DRIVE SW platform, ensuring compliance with automotive standards and guidelines. Day-to-day tasks include enhancing integration efficiency for Tegra-based platforms and integrating test infrastructure with CI/CD workflows. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with strong debugging in multi-processor embedded environments. Preferred expertise includes experience with cloud services, Jenkins, Docker, and automotive network systems like Ethernet and CAN to solve complex hardware and software integration challenges within the autonomous vehicle domain.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Develop and productize innovative solutions for the autonomous vehicle platform.
Integrate multi-functional engineering work into the DRIVE SW platform.
Ensure compliance with all relevant NVIDIA and automotive standards and guidelines.
Lead the development of platform test infrastructure and workflows to validate systems at scale.
Drive technical alignment to integrate test infrastructure with CI/CD workflows.
Enhance integration efficiency for development on Tegra-based Autonomous Vehicle platforms.
Debug complex, multi-processor embedded environments using C, C++, and Python.

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 to drive alignment with multiple cross-functional teams.
Experience with cloud services, Jenkins, and Docker in CI/CD systems (preferred).
Knowledge of general-purpose and automotive network systems like Ethernet and CAN (preferred).

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