Senior System Software Engineer - Software Development Kit

At NVIDIA, we’re motivated by the continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence. As a Senior System Software Engineer, you’ll become a part of a top-tier team that’s advancing technology in AI, imaging solutions, and computing. Situated in Santa Clara, CA, you’ll be at the core of our ambitious projects, reshaping the future of computing. If you’re enthusiastic about groundbreaking technology and ready to make a substantial impact, this is the role for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Working directly with customers on Drive platform solutions for Autonomous Vehicle products

• Collaborating with a team of outstanding engineers to craft and implement system software that powers NVIDIA’s innovative products.

• Developing and optimizing software for various platforms, ensuring a flawless performance.

• Engaging closely with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced features and drive projects to successful completion.

• Applying your expertise in C, C++, and Python to build robust and efficient code.

• Using AI tools to improve system capabilities and achieve groundbreaking results.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in system software development.

• Strong knowledge of operating systems, multithreading, and other system software concepts.

• Good understanding of advanced concepts such as imaging, compute programming, or sensor design

• Proficiency in coding with C, C++, and Python.

• Experience with using AI tools for development workflows.

• A proven track record of working collaboratively in a team environment and delivering outstanding results.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• You'll be a fun and motivated teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.

• Working experience with Agentic AI tools for computing infrastructure management.

• Expertise in problem-solving and complexity analysis of distributed systems.

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience with building sophisticated tooling and SRE automation on the large GPU/CPU clusters.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 9, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.