
Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge
Required skills
- Embedded Linux
- Edge AI
- Jetson
- AI at the edge
- Linux
- embedded systems
- C/C++
- Python
- Bash
- system-level software architectures
Nice to have
- open-source software
- Linux Kernel
- device driver
- GPU
- Graphic driver
- X11
Role summary
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Linux for Edge AI platforms. This role involves defining and implementing system-level software architectures for Jetson embedded systems, contributing from boot firmware to the Linux kernel and SDKs. The engineer will collaborate with global teams, optimize system performance, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with over 5 years in Linux and embedded systems development, and 8+ years of experience in full product lifecycle development. Preferred qualifications include open-source contributions, BSP development, GPU/graphics experience, CI/CD, and security assessment skills.
Are you ready to embrace an outstanding opportunity to speed up Jetson embedded systems development within NVIDIA? Join our world-class team and play a crucial role in delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge! NVIDIA is looking for phenomenal people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. If you are creative and passionate about developing in embedded space, we want to hear from you!
What you'll be doing:
Define and expose the capabilities of Jetson and bring the latest generations of AI at-the-edge platform to life.
Contribute extensively from hardware platform analysis through boot firmware to the Linux kernel and operating system, including specialized software SDKs.
Lead and collaborate within a worldwide software development team and have a broad impact within our highly dynamic and technology-focused company.
Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to build and develop system-level software architectures for complex system-on-module embedded platform designs.
Build, implement, and improve system services to ensure scalability, reliability, efficiency, and security.
Resolve complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
Participate in a product development lifecycle that values high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance.
What we need to see:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Science or a Master’s degree accompanied by over 5 years of demonstrated experience in Linux and advanced embedded systems development.
8+ years of industry experience with responsibility for developing and sustaining commercially available embedded products through a full product lifecycle.
Strong technical collaboration abilities and capability to guide multiple teams.
Enthusiasm for extending technical knowledge into new areas.
Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives.
Hands-on development of high-quality software with C/C++/Python/Bash and eagerness to mentor others.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Contributions to open-source software projects and experience in Linux Kernel and device driver creation.
Developing complete platform Board Support Package (BSP) for release.
Experience with GPU, Graphic driver, and X11 Development.
Strong knowledge of embedded software release procedures, Jenkins pipeline, automated testing, and OTA.
Comprehensive grasp of security principles and skill in reviewing products and architectures to produce security assessments; experience with Jetson, IGX or DGX Spark developer kits.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 20, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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