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Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Performance

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, US, Hybrid (US (Remote))$224k - $356.5k + equityfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer focused on optimizing system software for NVIDIA automotive performance platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and advancing profiling tools and performance benchmarks for ARM-based Tegra automotive stacks.

Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in optimizing system software for Nvidia automotive performance platforms with Safe RTOS.
  • Collaborate closely with Hardware Architecture, DriveOS, Power, and Test teams to track key boot & runtime performance benchmarks.
  • Ensure the software and hardware meet projected targets by closely supervising micro benchmarks and industry-standard benchmarks across IPs.
  • Contribute to developing innovative features in automotive profiling tools with AI assistance.
  • Benchmark the hypervisor and ensure the lowest overhead on ARM systems.
  • Collaborate with the ADAS/AV team in optimizing the next-gen stack from NVIDIA on Tegra platforms.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 12 years of proven experience in systems or software performance.
  • Solid C/C++ programming abilities accompanied by previous experience in the automotive sector.
  • Proficiency in Linux and QNX; Knowledge of Android is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Solid understanding of Benchmarking, boot time optimization, compiler optimizations and runtime performance improvements.
  • Knowledge of hypervisors, virtualization, and overhead analysis.
  • Experience working with profiling utilities to improve system software efficiency.
  • AI/ML experience is highly desirable.

Skills

Required:C/C++ programmingLinuxQNXBenchmarking and performance optimizationHypervisors/ virtualizationProfiling utilities
Nice to have:AI/ML experience

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • base salary and location-based compensation
  • NVIDIA benefits website: www.nvidiabenefits.com/
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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