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Senior System Software Engineer, CPU

NVIDIA Corporation

China, Shenzhen, China, ShanghaiKernel / LinuxSoC / ASICPosted Sep 20, 2026
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  • C
  • C++
  • Linux kernel
  • Device drivers
We are now looking for a System Software Engineer to work in our Chip 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 work closely with both hardware engineers and other software engineers to design, develop, and debug the diagnostic software stack used for CPU (Tegra / Vera) chips / products. You will also be heavily involved with interacting with various teams and writing various device drivers to produce high-quality, reliable diagnostic software that is extensively used both within NVIDIA and for the customer data center and automotive products that are used throughout the world. What you’ll be doing: • Develop drivers and tests to see them through the full software development lifecycle. • Work with software engineers, hardware, and arch teams to implement and optimize features for the diagnostic solutions used for various system-on-chip (SOC) use cases. • Triage, debug, and implement fixes in the software stack. • Communicate efficiently with peers throughout the company, as well as customers and partners. What we need to see: • BS or MS in EE/CS and 5+ years of industry related experience • Strong C/C++ programming skills. • Familiarity with SOC architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware. • Previous experience of working on a large modular system software code base is preferable. • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. • Excellent communication and planning skills. Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Have knowledge of Linux Kernel internals. • Solid understanding of ARM platforms • Experience working with diagnostic software solutions. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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