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June 25, 2025

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform

Senior • On-site

$184,000 - $287,500/yr

Santa Clara, CA

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 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 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.

  • 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:

  • Background in platform bringups.

  • Experience in firmware development with RTOS like FreeRTOS or Zephyr.

  • Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM

  • Experience with Jetson developer kit.

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

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.