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# System Software Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Microprocessors, Middleware, Firmware, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub33470-JR2018688

## About the Role

What we need to see: + BS, MS in CS/CE/EE or related engineering field or equivalent experience. + 8+ years of relevant software development experience. + Proficiency in C/C++. + Experience in system architecture, embedded systems, building complex systems with multiple threads, CPUs, accelerators, and chips. + Strong understanding of Operating Systems. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts. + Problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving solutions from concept to production. + Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, distributed teams.

## Description

As a Senior System Software Engineer on the NvSci team, you will play an integral role in crafting NVIDIA's leadership in AI. What you'll be doing: + Build and implement next-generation NvSci software to enable seamless cross-platform functionality and efficient integration with user applications, hardware acceleration libraries, and frameworks on various SoCs. + Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to improve APIs, simplify system architecture, enhance software flexibility and maintainability, and elevate developer experience. + Evaluate trade-offs in resource-constrained environments and work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to optimize performance and improve the potential of crucial middleware NvSci APIs. + Lead end-to-end feature development for NvSci that meets stringent automotive safety and security standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 21434), aligning with product roadmaps and release cycles. + Research and integrate sophisticated software engineering
practices, automation tools, and generative AI technologies to improve software reliability, maintainability, and scalability.