Senior System Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXHillsboro, ORRedmond, WA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 66 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k

This role $236k

$134k most similar roles pay here $304k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $169,850–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer

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As a Senior System Software Engineer on the NvSci team, you will play an integral role in crafting leadership in artificial intelligence. You will build and implement next-generation NvSci software to enable seamless cross-platform functionality and efficient integration with user applications, hardware acceleration libraries, and frameworks on various SoCs. Your daily work involves collaborating with internal and external partners to improve APIs, simplify system architecture, and enhance software flexibility while optimizing performance in resource-constrained environments. You will lead end-to-end feature development that meets stringent automotive safety and security standards like ISO 26262 and ASPICE. To succeed, you must possess proficiency in C/C++, a deep understanding of operating systems, and experience with embedded systems involving multiple threads, CPUs, and accelerators. You will also research and integrate automation tools and generative AI technologies to improve software reliability and scalability.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ System Architecture Embedded Systems Operating Systems Hardware Acceleration ISO 26262 ASPICE ISO 21434 Generative AI

What you'll do

Build and implement next-generation NvSci software for cross-platform functionality and integration with hardware acceleration libraries.
Improve APIs and simplify system architecture to enhance software flexibility and developer experience.
Optimize performance of middleware NvSci APIs in resource-constrained environments alongside hardware and firmware engineers.
Lead end-to-end feature development that meets automotive safety and security standards like ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
Research and integrate automation tools and generative AI technologies to improve software reliability and scalability.
Develop complex systems involving multiple threads, CPUs, accelerators, and various chips.

What we're looking for

BS, MS in CS, CE, EE, or a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant software development experience.
Proficiency in C/C++.
Experience in system architecture and embedded systems.
Experience building complex systems with multiple threads, CPUs, accelerators, and chips.
Strong understanding of Operating Systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.
Proven problem-solving skills with a track record of driving solutions from concept to production.

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