We are now hiring a System Software Engineer to join the NVIDIA's System Software group focusing on Tegra Diagnostics. You will join a dynamic crew that builds and maintains software for complex heterogeneous computing systems that power sophisticated server/auto/embedded products used in ground breaking of diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. We have some of the best engineers in the world conceptualizing and taking these products to the finish line and these outstanding engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative software engineer with a real passion for developing products with new technology, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Develop drivers/tests and frameworks that can most efficiently stress the SOC/System and to see them through the full software development lifecycle. This can include working in user-space, kernel, firmware or boot software of SOC.
Participating in overall system architecture analysis and collaborate with internal software teams and define/design use cases that can push the SOC/system to hit limits of power, noise patterns and bandwidth metrics
Spearhead various initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness and user friendliness of the software we deliver for design validation, thermal & power characterization, manufacturing screening, and external customers bring up.
Understand and participate in the debug /root cause analysis of very complex data center module/rack level failures. Recommend remediations and drive SW architecture improvements when applicable.
Communicate optimally with various teams throughout the company, as well as customers and partners.
What we need to see:
BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience.
8+ 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.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of Linux kernel internals.
Knowledge of Server / PC system architecture.
Experience in Pre-Silicon / Post-Silicon bringup planning and execution of complex SoCs and platforms
Consistent record of learning new technologies on the job in a time-bound manner.
Experience working in teams on large SW project
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 8 or more years of professional experience
- Strong C and C++ programming skills
- Object-oriented programming experience
- Low-level or driver-level programming experience
- Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
- Knowledge of ARM processor architecture
- Knowledge of Linux kernel internals
- Knowledge of server or PC system architecture
- Pre-silicon or post-silicon bring-up planning and execution experience for complex SoCs and platforms
- Record of learning new technologies within time constraints
- Experience working on large software projects in teams
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