The Director of System Software will lead the development of foundational software technologies for NVIDIA's automotive platforms. This role involves managing a high-performing engineering organization focused on delivering high-performance, safety-critical, and scalable system software. The position requires collaboration with various teams to define and implement software strategies for automotive solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth and proven leadership experience in large-scale software organizations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in systems software, embedded systems, platform software, or operating systems development.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience running large, geographically distributed software teams.
• Deep expertise in embedded Linux or RTOS platforms, hypervisors and virtualization technologies, device drivers and kernel development, automotive middleware, and platform services.
• Strong understanding of automotive software development practices and standards including ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software platforms from concept through production.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and executive partner management skills.

• Lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization focused on automotive system software development.
• Define the technical roadmap and execution strategy for system software components including operating systems, virtualization, middleware, drivers, runtime frameworks, security, and platform services.
• Partner closely with silicon, platform architecture, AI, and automotive product teams to deliver integrated hardware/software solutions.
• Establish engineering standards for software quality, performance optimization, functional safety, reliability, and security.
• Lead all aspects of software development lifecycle processes, including planning, execution, validation, release management, and long-term support.
• Collaborate with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and strategic partners to align software capabilities with customer and market requirements.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and processes including ISO 26262, ASPICE, cybersecurity, and safety certification requirements.
• Mentor engineering leaders and nurture a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and technical excellence.

• 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.