NVIDIA · 9 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Yocto and Linux for Tegra
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expNVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer to build and optimize the embedded Linux stack for Tegra platforms across robotics and AI edge applications.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve Yocto/OpenEmbedded layers for Tegra-based Linux distributions
Integrate bootloaders, kernels, drivers, and user-space packages into production-quality BSP releases
Work together with international multifunctional groups to support new features in embedded Linux
Improve build infrastructure, CI workflows, and release automation for scale and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve system bring-up issues, build failures, and runtime performance bottlenecks
Contribute to open-source communities and ensure compliance with licensing and software standards
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidelines guidance within the embedded software team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Over 12+ years of experience in embedded Linux development, concentrating on BSPs and system software
Strong hands-on experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems, recipe/layer management, and debugging
Deep understanding of ARM-based SoCs, boot processes, device trees, kernel configuration, and system bring-up
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting; strong grasp of build tools such as bitbake and make
Experience with cross-compilation, root filesystem customization, and embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, serial console)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in cross-functional, distributed teams
Preferred
Direct experience with NVIDIA Jetson or Tegra platforms
Active open-source contributions to Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, or similar ecosystems
Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI) for embedded builds
Knowledge of containerization, secure boot, or OTA updates in embedded environments
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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