Senior SoC Software Engineer

Job Title

Senior SoC Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and maintain low-level software, validation tools, and test frameworks for complex SoCs and server platforms throughout the product lifecycle, from virtual prototypes and bring-up to large-scale deployment.

This role sits at the intersection of hardware, firmware, operating systems, and system-level validation; the team focuses on performance, reliability, power efficiency, and serviceability for data center and AI infrastructure.

Experience Level

Senior - 8+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Core duties include design, implementation, and investigation across software and system boundaries.

• Design and implement SoC software, validation solutions, and test frameworks spanning user space, kernel, firmware, and boot software.
• Develop system validation and reliability software to move platforms from prototype and first silicon to production and deployment.
• Create and improve tools for thermal and power characterization, manufacturing screening, and platform bring-up.
• Perform root-cause analysis of complex board- and system-level failures across hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners on system integration and problem resolution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 8+ years relevant industry experience in SoC, systems software, or related fields.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design.
• Experience with low-level systems software, device drivers, firmware, or other hardware-facing programming.
• Solid understanding of processor architecture fundamentals (preferably ARM).
• Proven debugging and problem-solving skills for multi-layer system issues.
• Strong communication and planning skills; ability to lead technically complex initiatives.

Nice-to-have

• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and ARM-based platforms.
• Experience with validation, reliability, or bring-up for data center/server/AI infrastructure.
• Experience with pre-silicon or post-silicon platform bring-up and failure analysis.
• Experience applying AI, automation, or data-driven techniques to accelerate validation and analyze failures.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.