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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Platform - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Firmware, Hardware Platform Interface, Linux Kernel, Software Product Management, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Subsystems, Apache Spark, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Engineer---Embedded-Platform_JR2025588 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer engineering or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of shown experience in Linux and sophisticated embedded systems development. * Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills. * Able to understand the platform hardware schematics and engage with hardware team. * Knows oscilloscope, logic analyzer for the hardware debugging * Knows software debugging tools specifically used at linux kernel and firmware level. * Prior knowledge of driving platform board support package (BSP) features and release. * Outstanding technical skills and the ability to work across complementary teams. * Shown success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications. Ways to stand out from the crowd * Experience in platform validation, bringup for edge or embedded devices, involve in SoC and platform IOs bringup checkouts, coordinating with various stack holders if needed, debug and test. * Develop complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for the release * Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM, Linux kernel and various subsystems within. * Contributions to tools or frameworks for hardware bring-up, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking in Linux-based edge environments * Experience with Jetson, IGX, DGX Spark developer kits. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Embedded Platform team. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate the pace of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark Product Software system development within NVIDIA. Using your expansive knowledge of embedded platforms, Linux kernel operating systems, and software architectures, you will work with a world-wide development team to address the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge. Have you worked on Linux-based embedded products through full product lifecycles and have a passion for hands-on building of innovative products? If so, this position is for you! What you'll be doing: * Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson, IGX and DGX Spark platforms. * Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs. * Contribute broadly from hardware platform bringup to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs. * Collaborate with various teams to craft and develop system-level software solutions. * Engage in the full product lifecycle, from hardware bring-up to production deployment. ## Related Videos - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Harnessing Apple Intelligence: Live Coding with Swift for iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1515-harnessing-apple-intelligence-live-coding-with-swift-for-ios) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [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)