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# Tegra Senior System Software Engineer/Architect

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), X86 Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hypervisor, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Extensible Firmware Interface, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-system-software-engineer-tegra-santa-clara-ca--ba5c943e-2642-419b-89c0-ce26b25e0696

## About the Role

* BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * 8+ years of proven experience in system software development.
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and debugging.
 * Deep understanding of operating systems, CPU (ARM, x86, RISC_V), GPU and computer architecture, and embedded systems. Knowledge on all ARM trusted components, plus various boot and runtime interactions (Hypervisor, UEFI, Confidential Compute Architecture, Security, Power Management, Performance analysis, etc.) are highly desired.
 * Experience in collaborating with CPU and Operating System community and partners, while driving next-generation topics and novel ideas.
 * Knowledge in Safety and Security standards such as ISO26262, CERT-C and MISRA-C would be a plus.
 * Outstanding problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Driving Systems, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Code Reviews, Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hypervisors, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Mentoring, Operating Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, RISC Processors, Safety Standards, Security Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, x86 Processors

## Description

* Designing, crafting and developing system software relevant to ARM Trusted Firmware (ATF) involving sophisticated and next generation architecture that drives our Tegra platform.
 * Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, upstream community and strategic partners to successfully design and implement innovative features, solutions and optimize performance.
 * Leading and mentoring engineers to ensure the highest standards of software quality.
 * Conducting rigorous code reviews and performance analysis to maintain our world-class standards.
 * Determining and implementing guidelines for system architecture and build.
 * Understanding and guiding project and program management and scheduling.


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