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NVIDIA · 2 weeks ago

Senior System Software Engineer - Software Development Kit

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$152K/yr - $218K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVIDIA is a leader in technology innovation, and they are seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to advance their AI and computing projects. The role involves collaborating with engineers to develop system software for Autonomous Vehicle products and optimizing software performance across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CC++PythonSystem software developmentOperating systemsMultithreadingAI toolsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nvidia.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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