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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Software Engineer - AV Platform - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), QNX (Software), Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Lidar - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghmo5n ## About the Role + BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field (or equivalent experience). + 5+ years of relevant experience working on software design and development. + Excellent communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time-management and task-prioritization. + Excellent C/C++/Python programming skills. + Experience with embedded system involving Linux/RTOS with exposure to bring-up and debugging of ARM-based SoC target hardware boards. + Strong debugging skills from application to kernel level and comfortable working across SW/HW domains. + Device driver knowledge is a major plus. + Master of software debugging tools: software debuggers, analyzers, trace loggers. Ways to stand out from the crowd: + Prior experience with Autonomous Vehicles or Robotic systems. + Familiarity with POSIX, QNX RTOS and associated development and debugging tools. + Prior experience working with CAN bus, Radar, Lidar is a plus. ## Description The Autonomous Vehicles Platform Team is looking for Senior Software Engineers and Architects to develop and bring NVIDIA's automotive platform out to the world! You will participate in a focused effort define productive ground-breaking solutions that will redefine the world of transportation and the growing field of self-driving cars. You will work with hardworking and dedicated multi-functional engineering development teams across various vehicle subsystems to integrate their work into our autonomous driving DRIVE SW platform, while achieving or exceeding all meaningful NVIDIA and automotive standards & guidelines. You'll find the work is exciting, fun, and very meaningful. Proven strong software design and development experience is a must. What you'll be doing: + Software design, development and bring-up of next generation autonomous vehicle hardware platforms and sensors such as cameras, radars, lidars, etc. + Collaborate with software, hardware and systems engineering teams to support bring up of new hardware, debug and resolve in-vehicle system issues, ensuring that NVIDIA HW and SW solutions are correctly integrated and working on autonomous development vehicles. + Regularly engage with customer teams directly to customize, integrate and productize DRIVE platforms. + Drive the reliability of the software platform which includes RADAR, LiDAR, Camera sensor processing and fusion. + Analyze complex technical issues across software and hardware domains and independently drive issue analysis and resolution across multiple teams. + Work in an environment which involves Hypervisor, Linux, QNX RTOS. ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Software defines the vehicle: Why customers and developers will love cars even more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1114-software-defines-the-vehicle-why-customers-and-developers-will-love-cars-even-more) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)