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Senior System Software Engineer, CPU

NVIDIA
September 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Other Semiconductor Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior System Software Engineer, CPU

Role Summary

Design, develop, and debug diagnostic system software and device drivers for NVIDIA CPU products (Tegra / Vera). Work closely with hardware, architecture, and software teams to produce reliable diagnostic solutions used internally and by customers in data center and automotive deployments.

Experience Level

Senior - the role expects an experienced engineer. The posting indicates 5+ years of industry-related experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on driver and diagnostic software development across the full software lifecycle and close collaboration with hardware and architecture teams.

  • Develop and maintain drivers and automated tests through the full software development lifecycle.
  • Work with software, hardware, and architecture teams to implement and optimize features for SoC diagnostic solutions.
  • Triage, debug, and implement fixes in the software stack, including low-level kernel/driver layers.
  • Author and maintain reliable diagnostic software used in data center and automotive products.
  • Communicate technical status and requirements with peers, customers, and partners.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for the role.

  • Strong C and C++ programming skills.
  • Thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel-level programming.
  • Familiarity with SoC architecture and ability to work close to the hardware.
  • Experience debugging complex system software and problem-solving in large code bases.
  • Good communication and planning skills to coordinate across teams.
  • Nice-to-have: knowledge of Linux kernel internals, solid understanding of ARM platforms, and prior experience with diagnostic software solutions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is specified (BS or MS in EE/CS). The posting also indicates 5+ years of industry-related 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-20