Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge
NVIDIASenior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/17/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $287,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a talented individual to enhance Jetson embedded systems development. This role involves working within a dynamic team to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions at the edge. The position requires collaboration with hardware and product design teams to create robust system-level software architectures. Candidates will also engage in optimizing complex systems and ensuring high standards in software quality and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science or a Master's degree with over 5 years of experience in Linux and advanced embedded systems development.
- 8+ years of industry experience in developing and sustaining commercially available embedded products through a full product lifecycle.
- Strong technical collaboration abilities and capability to guide multiple teams.
- Enthusiasm for extending technical knowledge into new areas.
- Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives.
- Hands-on development experience with C/C++/Python/Bash and eagerness to mentor others.
Responsibilities
- Define and expose the capabilities of Jetson and bring the latest generations of AI at-the-edge platform to life.
- Contribute from hardware platform analysis through boot firmware to the Linux kernel and operating system, including specialized software SDKs.
- Lead and collaborate within a worldwide software development team.
- Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to build and develop system-level software architectures for complex system-on-module embedded platform designs.
- Build, implement, and improve system services to ensure scalability, reliability, efficiency, and security.
- Resolve complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
- Participate in a product development lifecycle that values high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance.
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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