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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Software Engineer - AV Platform - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Application Frameworks, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Serialization, Linux, Middleware, Embedded Software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Lidar, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-System-Software-Engineer---AV-Platform_JR2017457 ## About the Role * BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 8+ years of professional experience working on system software. * Excellent programming skills in C++, C and Python. * Familiarity with source control tools. * Solid understanding of Linux, QNX, ROS, and/or real-time operating systems. * Experience in developing user-space system software, with a willingness to delve into kernel-space and/or low-level hardware when needed. * Knowledge about embedded system programming, threading, mutex, synchronization, communication, and parallel computing to build highly-scalable and efficient applications. * Familiarity with hardware architecture for CPU/GPU and memory alongside performance. * Prior experience working in the following areas: Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Self-Driving-Cars, GPU technology, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Deep understanding of system architecture, CPU/GPU/Memory/Storage, everything related to performance optimization. * Experience in Autonomous Vehicle or Robotic System Building. * Hands-on experience in embedded development, operating systems and real-time software. #AutonomousVehicles ## Description The Autonomous Vehicles Platform team is looking for a hands-on System Software Engineer. As part of our team, you will work on our Autonomous Driving Platform software, implementing performant and scalable solutions for data collection and autonomous vehicle fleets. Our team is responsible for developing platform and middleware features for self-driving cars. This includes software that interacts with various sensors including Cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, GPS, IMU, Vehicle CAN etc. We are seeking candidates with interests in inventing, developing, and maintaining application framework and tools on multi-computer and heterogeneous architectures. The role encompasses working with various teams across the stack, from platform and embedded software to cloud infrastructure, underpinned by safety and performance. It extends an opportunity to contribute to the technology that will drive the cars of the future! What you'll be doing: * Integrating sensors into our AV driving software stack. * Develop and improve startup user experience of our AV stack. * Work on areas such as sensor abstraction layers, data processing & performance optimization, data serialization, and service frameworks. * Collaborate with hardware, platform software, product, safety, performance, algorithms and cloud teams. ## 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) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [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) - [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) ## 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) - [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) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)