System Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$195,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 141 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The System Software Engineer - Tegra will join the System Software group focusing on Data Center Server Platform Diagnostics. This role involves designing and developing diagnostic middleware and applications for SOC and GPU hardware across the entire product life cycle, including bring-up, manufacturing, hardware qualification, and failure analysis. You will architect new diagnostic software solutions, collaborate with internal teams to integrate components into system software, and work with ASIC and NPI teams to meet new product requirements. Key responsibilities include researching industrial technical standards and driving implementations. Required skills include strong C/C++ and object-oriented programming, low-level driver programming, and processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM. Candidates should possess strong debugging skills and knowledge of Linux kernel internals or server system architecture to support complex heterogeneous computing systems.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Object-Oriented Programming Linux Kernel ARM SoC ASIC Pre-Silicon Post-Silicon System Architecture Hardware Qualification Failure Analysis diagnostic middle-ware bring up HPC AI Accelerated Computing

What you'll do

Design and develop diagnostic middle-ware and applications for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware.
Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions for all product life cycle phases.
Integrate diagnostic components with various system software components across the architecture.
Plan and implement new product requirements in close coordination with ASIC and NPI teams.
Research and evaluate industrial technical standards to drive necessary software 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 EE/CS or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience.
Strong C/C++ programming skills and object-oriented programming skills.
Experience with low level / driver level programming.
Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably arm (preferred).
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals (preferred).