Linux for Edge System Software Engineer (RDSS intern)
NVIDIA is hiring a Linux for Edge System Software Engineer (RDSS intern) in Taipei, Taiwan. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- The posting mentions C, Bash and Linux among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as an internship.
- NVIDIA has 2,800+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Develop Linux system software and firmware for edge AI platforms leveraging AI coding tools.
By submitting your resume, you’re expressing interest in our 2027 RDSS (Research and Development Substitute Services) program. Please confirm your eligibility with the local district office before applying the role.
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
We are looking for an RDSS intern position for the Linux for Edge Platform team. This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate the pace of Jetson and DGX Spark Product Software system development within NVIDIA. You will work with a world-wide development team to address the unique challenges of delivering the world's most powerful platform for crafting solutions for AI at-the-edge. Have you worked on Linux-based embedded products through full product lifecycles and have a passion for hands-on building of innovative products? If so, this position is for you!
What you'll be doing:
Implement features that showcase the capabilities of Jetson and DGX Spark platforms.
Bring the latest AI at-the-edge generations to life by working on sophisticated system-on-module designs.
Focus on the Jetson/DGX Spark boot sequence, boot firmware bring up, boot firmware fail safe design, platform security design and the Debian OTA packaging solution.
Contribute broadly from hardware platform bring up to boot firmware, Linux kernel device drivers, RTOS firmware and software SDKs.
Collaborate with various teams for issues triaging and develop system-level CI/CD solutions.
What we need to see:
Masters or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent experience)
Excellent C/C++/bash programming skills and excellent technique leveraging AI tools for software development.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work across complementary teams.
Shown success in problem-solving and interpreting technical specifications.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Familiarity with boot loaders or boot FW.
Experience in Jetson platform developments.
Experience in Linux development on embedded systems.
Familiarity with embedded microprocessor architectures such as ARM
NVIDIA is committed to encouraging 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.
How we rate this
Linux for Edge System Software Engineer (RDSS intern) at NVIDIA rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where embedded systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where firmware was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where kernel development was part of your work. What did you do?
- What's a project where you used C hands-on?
- Walk me through how you've used Bash in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Embedded Systems, Firmware, Kernel Development, C, and Bash. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Put the AI tool in a bullet point about what you did, not just in a skills list. This role treats it as a required part of the job.
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