Senior System Software Engineer, Platform Software

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAWestford, MA
Salary
$224,000–$356,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
52 days ago
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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, Platform Software

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The Senior System Software Engineer - Platform Software joins the Platform Software team to work on all aspects of SOC and system technology verticals. You will design key SOC drivers, BSP, and sophisticated CI/CD systems while collaborating with partners and OEM customers. Daily responsibilities include developing and triaging platform drivers, building automation triage tools, and supporting OS driver development, bring up, and multimedia drivers. You will follow devices from pre-silicon to production, participating in architecture definition and early modeling. Required skills include C/C++, Python, and deep knowledge of ARM microarchitecture, ACPI, and device tree concepts. You must understand computer system architecture, including caches, buses, and memory controllers, alongside experience with Kernel, Hypervisor, GDB, WinDBG, GCC, MSVC, and LLVM for complex system problem-solving.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 68 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Linux Windows Kernel Hypervisor ARM SOC CI/CD GDB WinDBG GCC MSVC LLVM ACPI Device Tree embedded system S BSP DMA

What you'll do

  • Develop and triage platform drivers for SoCs.
  • Build sophisticated automation triage tools and issue packetizations for firmware and OS drivers.
  • Support OS driver development, system bring-up, and multimedia driver triaging.
  • Provide innovative solutions and technical support for the OEM ecosystem.
  • Assist with boot KPIs, security drivers, and OS driver development.
  • Participate in architecture definition and early modeling for new products.
  • Manage device lifecycles from pre-silicon stages through bring-up to production.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of meaningful software development experience.
  • Strong understanding of ARM microarchitecture and ARM exception levels.
  • Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills with a history of independent coding projects.
  • Good understanding of ACPI and Device tree concepts.
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals.
  • Strong operating systems fundamentals with Kernel and Hypervisor experience on Windows and Linux systems.
  • Hands-on experience with debuggers like GDB and WinDBG and compilers like GCC, MSVC, and LLVM.

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