Senior Systems Software Engineer, Wireless

Nvidia

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Santa Clara, CAAustin, TX
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98 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Systems Software Engineer, Wireless

The Senior Systems Software Engineer – Wireless joins the team responsible for optimizing real-time streaming performance over bandwidth-limited wireless networks for automotive, robotics, and physical AI use cases. You will build and optimize low-latency C/C++ software to improve streaming over 5G and Wi-Fi while developing connectivity solutions that integrate with cellular and platform APIs. Daily responsibilities include diagnosing anomalies using telemetry, packet captures, and modem diagnostics to resolve latency, handover, and packet loss issues. You will develop network quality KPIs and automated test frameworks to validate performance under challenging conditions. Required technical skills include C/C++, 5G core network concepts, WebRTC, RTP, QUIC, SCTP, STUN/TURN, and ICE. Experience with Linux, QNX, and automotive connectivity is also highly valued for this role.

What you'll do

  • Build and optimize low-latency C/C++ software for real-time streaming over 5G and Wi-Fi networks.
  • Integrate connectivity solutions with cellular, Wi-Fi, and platform APIs.
  • Diagnose and fix latency, packet loss, and handover issues using telemetry and packet captures.
  • Develop network quality KPIs and automated test frameworks to validate streaming performance.
  • Create realistic wireless network simulations to test performance under challenging real-world conditions.
  • Use data analysis and modeling tools to identify and improve real-world network behavior.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Computer Science, EE, or a closely related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in wireless networking and software development.
  • Hands-on experience with wireless communication technologies including 5G, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity.
  • Familiarity with 5G core networks and practical 5G deployments across different spectrums and architectures.
  • Strong hands-on experience in C/C++ software development, optimization, and debugging.
  • Deep understanding of streaming and connectivity technologies including RTP, WebRTC, WebSockets, QUIC, SCTP, STUN/TURN, ICE, and NAT Traversal.
  • Experience debugging connectivity or streaming issues using event logs, captured network data, telemetry, and network diagnostics.
  • Experience with Android, iOS, Linux, QNX, embedded systems, 5G modems, automotive connectivity, telematics, or software-defined vehicles (preferred).

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