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Senior System Software Engineer - Software Development Kit

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

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Job description

As a Senior System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will join a top-tier team focused on advancing technology in AI, imaging solutions, and computing. Located in Santa Clara, CA, you will work on the Tegra Solutions Engineering team, specifically concentrating on Camera, Multimedia, and Graphics for embedded platform architectures. This role involves collaborating with various teams to design, develop, and optimize software for NVIDIA's DRIVE self-driving platform. If you are passionate about innovative technology and eager to make a significant impact, this position is ideal for you.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in system software development.
  • 2+ years of experience on embedded systems, focusing on Imaging pipeline and/or Graphics pipeline.
  • Strong programming knowledge in C, C++, and Python.
  • Familiarity with source control systems such as git and Perforce.
  • Knowledge of Camera Sensors, ISP, Image quality, and Camera Calibration.
  • Good understanding of graphics fundamentals and GPU architecture.
  • Good understanding of Linux, Android, or Real-time operating systems.
  • Experience working and interacting with customers.

Responsibilities

  • Work with product teams to deliver world-class platform solutions.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, hardware, and architecture teams to design, develop, validate, and optimize software.
  • Engage directly with customers and partners to productize DRIVE platforms.
  • Develop and maintain drivers in the camera framework to enable and bring up camera sensors on automotive platforms.
  • Optimize performance for various graphics and multimedia components in the driving platform stack.
  • Gather requirements from customers and partners to develop and optimize their products.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

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