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Senior System Software Engineer - Halos Core and Robotics Platform

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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Job description

The Senior System Software Engineer will contribute to NVIDIA Halos, a safety platform for physical AI applications such as autonomous vehicles and industrial robots. This role combines expertise in embedded systems, operating systems, and safety standards to develop high-integrity software. The engineer will work closely with various teams to optimize next-generation NVIDIA platforms and utilize formal methods in software development. The position requires strong programming skills and a solid understanding of real-time operating systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in System Software architecture and development for real-time embedded systems
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating system fundamentals
  • Strong C and/or Ada/SPARK programming and debugging skills
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, testing, documentation, or workflow automation

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, develop, and debug system software for NVIDIA Halos OS across QNX, Linux, and hypervisor-based environments
  • Design and develop BSP, boot, driver, device-management, diagnostics, and platform software for NVIDIA SoCs and edge AI platforms
  • Develop safe and secure software compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards
  • Bring up and optimize next-generation NVIDIA platforms, collaborating with ASIC, firmware, OS, safety, security, and platform teams
  • Use Formal Methods to architect and develop high integrity software

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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