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# Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Platform Interface, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Apache Spark, Free and Open-Source Software, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-embedded-linux-for-edge-santa-clara-ca--187c1552-5939-46e4-9703-443f0b814864

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Firmware, Linux Kernel, Analysis Skills, Linux Operating System, Software Development, Software Architecture, * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Science or a Master's degree accompanied by over 5 years of demonstrated experience in Linux and advanced embedded systems development.

 * 8+ years of industry experience with responsibility for developing and sustaining commercially available embedded products through a full product lifecycle.
 * Strong technical collaboration abilities and capability to guide multiple teams.
 * Enthusiasm for extending technical knowledge into new areas.
 * Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives.
 * Hands-on development of high-quality software with C/C++/Python/Bash and eagerness to mentor others.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Contributions to open-source software projects and experience in Linux Kernel and device driver creation.
 * Developing complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for release.
 * Experience with GPU, Graphic driver, and X11 Development.
 * Strong knowledge of embedded software release procedures, Jenkins pipeline, automated testing, and OTA.
 * Comprehensive grasp of security principles and skill in reviewing products and architectures to produce security assessments; experience with Jetson, IGX or DGX Spark developer kits.

## Description

* Define and expose the capabilities of Jetson and bring the latest generations of AI at-the-edge platform to life.
 * Contribute extensively from hardware platform analysis through boot firmware to the Linux kernel and operating system, including specialized software SDKs.
 * Lead and collaborate within a worldwide software development team and have a broad impact within our highly dynamic and technology-focused company.
 * Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to build and develop system-level software architectures for complex system-on-module embedded platform designs.
 * Build, implement, and improve system services to ensure scalability, reliability, efficiency, and security.
 * Resolve complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
 * Participate in a product development lifecycle that values high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance.