This role pays more than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,000–$196,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$197k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Nvidia
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
Nvidia currently has
896 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 876 roles with salary data.
The Senior System Software Engineer joins the DRIVE OS Team to develop innovative solutions for transportation and self-driving cars. This role involves collaborating with software, hardware, safety, and product teams to translate requirements into system architectures and technical designs. Key responsibilities include developing vehicle interface abstractions, network topologies, data flow, and time synchronization while optimizing software frameworks for real-world performance. The candidate will also design and deploy AI agents and agentic workflows to automate engineering tasks like testing, debugging, and documentation. Required skills include expert proficiency in C and C++, experience with Linux, QNX, or Android operating systems, and familiarity with Python for automation. The role addresses complex system-level issues across middleware and hardware interfaces within the autonomous driving domain, specifically focusing on integrating robust capabilities into the DRIVE OS platform.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.