Tegra System Software Engineer

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152K-288K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Design, develop, verify, and maintain embedded system software and kernel drivers for NVIDIA Tegra ARM-based SoCs. Responsibilities include pre-silicon modeling, silicon bring-up, core OS enablement, hardware and software collaboration, unit testing, documentation, and system-level debugging. The engineer will also influence hardware architecture through design specifications and support next-generation SoC platforms.
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.


The Tegra Team searching for a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in system software to join the Tegra system-on-chip (SOC) Software organization. You will design key aspects of our Tegra SoC kernel drivers and embedded Software. This role will be dedicated to advancing ARM SoC on pre-silicon and silicon platforms. Join us to build a world class System software team.


What you'll be doing:

  • Design, develop and verify features for our next generation SoC architecture, collaborating with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers.
  • Heavily involved with the early modeling simulation required to produce our outstanding products.
  • Working closely with the hardware, silicon, pre-silicon teams to bring-up new platforms, products, and prototype systems.
  • Involved in SoC bringup with a focus on enabling the core OS software on new platforms.
  • Get to craft, develop, unit test, document and maintain features for Tegra SoCs.
  • You will influence hardware architecture and system software by creating architecture and design specification.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Proven leadership skills and strong ownership on past projects
  • Hands on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in an environment with complex software and hardware designs
  • Outstanding C programming and low-level driver experience; background and strength with complex system-level debugging
  • Experienced with ARM based processor architecture
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background with Chip or Board bring-up
  • Experience developing high quality embedded code
  • Experience with JTAG and other debugging tools

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of past projects
  • Technical experience and demonstrated excellence working with complex software and hardware designs
  • Strong C programming and low-level driver experience
  • Complex system-level debugging experience
  • Experience with ARM-based processor architecture
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessors, microcontrollers, caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA
  • Chip or board bring-up experience
  • Experience developing high-quality embedded code
  • Experience with JTAG and other debugging tools

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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