Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, California, United StatesFull-time$184,000–$287,500Posted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

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.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate the pace of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark Product Software system development within NVIDIA. Using your expansive knowledge of embedded platforms, Linux kernel operating systems, and software architectures, you will work with a world-wide development team to address the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge. Have you worked on Linux-based embedded products through full product lifecycles and have a passion for hands-on building of innovative products? If so, this position is for you!

What You'll Be Doing

Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platforms.

Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs.

Contribute broadly from hardware platform bringup to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs.

Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions.

Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment.

What We Need To See

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.

8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.

Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.

Able to understand the platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.

Knows oscilloscope, logic analyzer for the hardware debugging

Knows software debugging tools specifically used at linux kernel and firmware level.

Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release.

Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.

Shown success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

Experience in platform validation, bringup for edge or embedded devices, involve in SoC and platform IOs bringup checkouts, coordinating with various stack holders if needed, debug and test.

Develop complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for the release

Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM, Linux kernel and various subsystems within.

Contributions to tools or frameworks for hardware bring‑up, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking in Linux‑based edge environments

Experience with Jetson, IGX, DGX Spark developer kits.

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

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 17, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platforms.
  • Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs.
  • Contribute broadly from hardware platform bringup to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs.
  • Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions.
  • Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
  • Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.
  • Able to understand the platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team.
  • Knows oscilloscope, logic analyzer for the hardware debugging.
  • Knows software debugging tools specifically used at linux kernel and firmware level.
  • Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release.
  • Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity and benefits.

Skills mentioned

CC++LinuxEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsDebuggingShell ScriptingSystems Engineering

About NVIDIA AI

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