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# Senior System Software Engineer - Tegra

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Firmware, Object-Oriented Software Development, Server Administration, Software Engineering, System Software, Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-system-software-engineer-tegra-ca--10b4e763-9a48-4697-810f-c8269712db6f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Administration, C Programming Language, Kernel Programming, Software Engineering, C++ Programming Language, Computer Architecture, Product Development, * BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent experience.

 * 5+ years of industry related experience.
 * Strong C/C++ programming skills and object-oriented programming skills.
 * Experience with low level / driver level programming.
 * Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably arm.
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
 * Expert communication, interpersonal and planning skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and solid understanding of ARM platforms.
 * Experience in diagnostic software for datacenter and server systems.
 * Experience in Pre-Silicon / Post-Silicon bringup planning and execution of complex SoCs and platforms.
 * Consistent record of learning new technologies on the job in a time-bound manner.
 * Experience working in teams on large SW projects as well as an understanding of SW product release lifecycle

## Description

We are now looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to work in our Tegra system software group. The best candidates will have excellent C/C++, a thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, a good understanding of computer architecture.You will join a dynamic crew that builds and maintains software for complex heterogeneous computing systems that power sophisticated server products used in ground breaking of diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. We have some of the best engineers in the world conceptualizing and taking these products to the finish line and these outstanding engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative software engineer with a real passion for developing products with new technology, we want to hear from you. Join us at forefront of this new frontier!

What you'll be doing:

 * Designing and developing test and framework that can most efficiently validate and stress SOC/System and to see them through the full software development lifecycle. This can include working in user-space, kernel, firmware or boot software of SOC.
 * Architecting and driving new diagnostic software solutions that cater to all phases of the product life cycle - bring up, manufacturing, hardware qualification, failure analysis and custom platforms.
 * Spearhead various initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness and user friendliness of the software we deliver for design validation, thermal & power characterization, manufacturing screening, and external customers bring up
 * Understand and participate in the debug /root cause analysis of very complex board/system level failures.
 * Communicate optimally with various teams throughout the company, as well as customers and partners.