Senior Graphics System Software Engineer - Tegra

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development • $184,000 PA - $356,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Graphics System Software Engineer to join their automotive display driver team. Responsibilities include defining, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining GPU/Display kernel mode drivers and embedded firmware across operating systems like Linux, Android, and QNX. The role involves crafting, developing, and testing features for NVIDIA GPUs and Tegra SoCs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving projects. Candidates must possess strong C programming skills, a deep understanding of graphics systems software, computer architecture, and OS fundamentals. Experience with Linux DRM-KMS is highly valued.
Must have:
  • 8+ years system software & kernel driver development experience
  • Expert C programming for multi-threaded kernel drivers
  • Graphics device driver experience
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills
  • BS in Computer Science or related field
Good to have:
  • Linux DRM-KMS experience
  • Understanding of user-space compositors (Android HWC, Wayland, QNX Screen)
  • Display Color Management, HDR knowledge
  • Automotive quality standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434)
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

NVIDIA is searching for outstanding senior system software engineer to join the NVIDIA's automotive display driver team and help produce the next-gen groundbreaking products. The best candidates will have very strong C programming skills and validated understanding of Graphics systems software with clear understanding of Computer Architecture and OS fundamentals. In this position you'll have the opportunity to work on the latest innovative NVIDIA automotive platforms. We have a real passion for pushing the technology to its limit and creativity which will be fully tested and applied here. You will closely work with experts from display and adjacent domains in system software, hardware across NVIDIA to build the best products in the segment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Define, design, develop, test and maintain our GPU/Display kernel mode drivers and embedded firmwares.

  • Candidate will have an opportunity to work across multiple operating systems, e.g. Linux, Android, QNX.

  • Get to craft, develop, unit test, document and maintain features for NVIDIA GPUs and Tegra SoCs.

  • Drive projects and collaborate with cross disciplinary teams to understand requirements, and align software direction.

What we need to see:

  • BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.

  • 8+ years of experience developing system software and kernel mode drivers in one or more of the Linux, QNX or Android operating systems.

  • Skilled control over C programming to develop multi-threaded complex kernel mode drivers.

  • Experience in graphics device drivers will be a distinguisher.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience working in Linux DRM-KMS (Kernel Mode Setting) subsystem.

  • Conceptual understanding of user-space compositors, e.g. Android HWC, Wayland Compositor, QNX Screen etc.

  • Background of Display Color Management, HDR.

  • Knowledge of Automotive quality standards, ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434

We are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, and as a result have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us. So if you're thoughtful, creative, and driven, we'd love to have you join the team.

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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