The Autonomous Vehicles System Software Team is seeking a hands-on System Software Engineer to work on the Autonomous Driving Platform software. This role involves developing performant and scalable solutions for data collections and autonomous vehicle fleets. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance platform and middleware features for self-driving cars, focusing on safety and performance. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative technology that drives the future of transportation.

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience working on autonomous vehicles software.
• Excellent C and C++ programming skills.
• Strong knowledge of programming and debugging techniques, especially for parallel and distributed architectures.
• Proficient with AI-powered coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, Gemini, etc.
• Strong background in Linux, QNX, and/or other real-time operating systems.
• Great communication and analytical skills.

• Design and develop core components of NVIDIA DriveWorks SDK.
• Develop and optimize software architecture and frameworks for real-world performance while meeting customer requirements.
• Work on sensor abstraction layers, data processing components, process scheduling, data serialization, network communications, and frameworks.
• Perform in-vehicle tests, collect data, and complete autonomous drive missions.
• Establish unit tests and documentation for features, evaluate quality, and propose corrective actions.
• Develop highly efficient production code in C++, utilizing high algorithmic parallelism offered by GPGPU programming (CUDA).

• 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.