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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Performance

NVIDIA

. Optimize system software for NVIDIA automotive performance platforms with Safe RTOS .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $287,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing system software for automotive performance platforms, with a strong focus on benchmarking, performance improvements, and collaboration across hardware and software teams. Proficient in C/C++, Linux, and QNX, with a solid understanding of hypervisors and AI/ML applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
C/C++ ProgrammingBenchmarkingLinux ProficiencyQNX ProficiencyAutomotive Sector Experience

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Hard Skills
System Software OptimizationBoot Time OptimizationRuntime Performance ImprovementsCompiler OptimizationsHypervisor KnowledgeVirtualizationProfiling UtilitiesAI/ML ExperienceMicro BenchmarkingPerformance Benchmarking
Tools & Technologies
Safe RTOSTegra PlatformsAutomotive Profiling Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Automotive Performance PlatformsADASAVPerformance BenchmarksSystem Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AndroidLinuxRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Optimize system software for NVIDIA automotive performance platforms with Safe RTOS
  • Collaborate with Hardware Architecture, DriveOS, Power, and Test teams to track boot and runtime performance benchmarks
  • Supervise micro benchmarks and industry-standard benchmarks across IPs to ensure software and hardware meet projected targets
  • Develop innovative features in automotive profiling tools with AI assistance
  • Benchmark the hypervisor and ensure the lowest overhead on ARM systems
  • Collaborate with the ADAS/AV team to optimize NVIDIA’s next-generation stack on Tegra platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of proven experience in systems or software performance
  • Solid C/C++ programming abilities
  • Previous experience in the automotive sector
  • Proficiency in Linux and QNX
  • Knowledge of Android is advantageous but not mandatory
  • Solid understanding of benchmarking, boot time optimization, compiler optimizations and runtime performance improvements
  • Knowledge of hypervisors, virtualization, and overhead analysis
  • Experience working with profiling utilities to improve system software efficiency
  • AI/ML experience is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity