Senior System Software Engineer, Halos Core and Robotics Platform

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $236k

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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, Halos Core and Robotics Platform

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Senior System Software Engineer - Halos Core and Robotics Platform is a senior-level role focused on building the NVIDIA Halos full-stack safety platform for physical AI applications like autonomous vehicles and industrial robots. You will architect, design, develop, and debug system software across QNX, Linux, and hypervisor-based environments while developing BSP, boot, driver, and device-management software for SoCs and edge AI platforms. The role involves creating safe and secure software compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards, implementing I/O Virtualization solutions, and utilizing Formal Methods to develop high integrity software. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, Python, and Ada/SPARK programming, as well as experience with ARM architecture, RTOS, and AI-assisted engineering tools. You will solve complex mixed-criticality software challenges to enable reliable sensing and decision-making for intelligent machines in the real world.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C Python Ada SPARK RTOS QNX Linux ARM Architecture Hypervisors Formal Methods TLA+ ISO 26262 ISO 21434 I/O Virtualization BSP Firmware GenAI System Software

What you'll do

Architect, design, develop, and debug system software for QNX, Linux, and hypervisor-based environments.
Develop BSP, boot, driver, device-management, and platform software for NVIDIA SoCs and edge AI platforms.
Create safe and secure software compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards.
Bring up and optimize next-generation NVIDIA platforms in collaboration with ASIC, firmware, and safety teams.
Design and develop I/O Virtualization solutions for mixed-criticality systems.
Use Formal Methods to architect and develop high-integrity software components.
Utilize GenAI and AI-assisted engineering tools to automate debugging, testing, and workflow processes.
Create debugging, tracing, logging, and performance-analysis solutions to improve developer experience.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in system software architecture and development for real-time embedded systems.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating system fundamentals, and ARM architecture.
Proficiency in C, Python, and/or Ada/SPARK programming and debugging.
Experience designing and developing complex system solutions including virtualized configurations.
Experience with formal methods, such as TLA+ modeling or formal verification.
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 safety and security standards.
Practical experience with platform bring-up, performance analysis, and AI-assisted development tools.

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