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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer, NvSci

NVIDIA
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remote senior full-time $95,000–$150,000 Santa Clara

First indexed 28 May 2026

Description

Join NVIDIA, a leader in artificial intelligence computing, where our innovations are revolutionising self-driving cars, machine learning, supercomputing, gaming, and visualisation.

As a Senior System Software Engineer on the NvSci team, you will play an integral role in crafting NVIDIA's leadership in AI.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and implement next-generation NvSci software to enable seamless cross-platform functionality and efficient integration with user applications, hardware acceleration libraries, and frameworks on various SoCs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to improve APIs, simplify system architecture, enhance software flexibility and maintainability, and elevate developer experience.
  • Evaluate trade-offs in resource-constrained environments and work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to optimise performance and improve the potential of crucial middleware NvSci APIs.
  • Lead end-to-end feature development for NvSci that meets stringent automotive safety and security standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 21434), aligning with product roadmaps and release cycles.
  • Research and integrate sophisticated software engineering practices, automation tools, and generative AI technologies to improve software reliability, maintainability, and scalability.

Requirements:

  • BS, MS in CS/CE/EE or related engineering field or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++.
  • Experience in system architecture, embedded systems, building complex systems with multiple threads, CPUs, accelerators, and chips.
  • Strong understanding of Operating Systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts.
  • Problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving solutions from concept to production.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, distributed teams.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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