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Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/14/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $287,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team to enhance the development of Jetson, IGX, and DGX Spark Product Software systems. The role involves leveraging extensive knowledge of embedded platforms and Linux kernel operating systems to tackle challenges in delivering powerful AI solutions. Candidates will work with a global team and engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of AI at-the-edge.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development.
  • Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills.
  • Ability to understand platform hardware schematics and engage with the hardware team.
  • Knowledge of oscilloscope and logic analyzer for hardware debugging.
  • Familiarity with software debugging tools specifically used at the Linux kernel and firmware level.
  • Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release.
  • Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.
  • Proven success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX, and DGX Spark platforms.
  • Work on sophisticated system-on-module designs to bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life.
  • Contribute from hardware platform bring-up to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware, and software SDKs.
  • Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions.
  • Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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