Tegra System Software Engineer

NVIDIA is searching for a creative and highly motivated engineer with expertise in system software to join the Tegra system‑on‑chip (SOC) Software organization. You will design key aspects of our Tegra SoC kernel drivers and embedded software. This role will focus on enabling ARM SoC on pre‑silicon and silicon platforms. Join us to build a world‑class system software team. What you’ll be doing: Design, develop and verify features for our next generation SoC architecture, collaborating with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers. Heavily involved with the early modeling simulation required to produce our outstanding products. Working closely with the hardware, silicon, and pre‑silicon teams to bring‑up new platforms, products, and prototype systems. Involved in SoC bring‑up with a focus on enabling the core OS software on new platforms. Craft, develop, unit‑test, document and maintain features for Tegra SoCs. Influence hardware architecture and system software by creating architecture and design specifications. What we need to see: BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of relevant software development experience. Proven leadership skills and strong ownership on past projects. Hands‑on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in an environment with complex software and hardware designs. Outstanding C programming and low‑level driver experience; background and strength with complex system‑level debugging. Experience with ARM‑based processor architecture. Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.). Ways to stand out from the crowd: Background with chip or board bring‑up. Experience developing high‑quality embedded code. Experience with JTAG and other debugging tools. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 10, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr