System Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$195,500 / yr
Posted: 96 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · System Software Engineer

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As a System Software Engineer - Tegra, you will join the System Software group focusing on Data Center Server Platform Diagnostics. You will design and develop diagnostic middle-ware and applications for SOC and GPU hardware while architecting software solutions for product life cycle phases including bring up, manufacturing, hardware qualification, failure analysis, and custom platforms. Your daily work involves collaborating with internal teams to integrate components into system architecture and working with ASIC and NPI teams to meet new product requirements. You will research industrial technical standards and drive implementations. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, object-oriented programming, and low-level or driver-level programming. Candidates should possess an understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM, along with Linux kernel internals and experience with server or PC system architecture to support complex heterogeneous computing systems for AI and HPC workloads.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Object-Oriented Programming Linux Kernel ARM SoC System Architecture Pre-Silicon Post-Silicon bring up Hardware Qualification Failure Analysis middle-ware

What you'll do

Design and develop diagnostic middleware and applications for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware.
Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions for all phases of the product lifecycle.
Integrate diagnostic components with various system software components across different platforms.
Work with ASIC and NPI teams to plan and implement requirements for new products.
Research and evaluate industrial technical standards to drive necessary implementations.
Perform low-level and driver-level programming to support complex heterogeneous computing systems.
Execute pre-silicon and post-silicon bringup planning for complex SoCs and platforms.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of relevant experience.
Strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming skills.
Experience with low-level or driver-level programming.
Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM.
Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication, and planning skills.
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and Server/PC system architecture.
Experience in Pre-Silicon/Post-Silicon bringup for complex SoCs and platforms.

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