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Senior System Software Engineer, CPU

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System Software Engineer, CPU in Shenzhen, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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  • On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Linux Kernel and software engineering.
  • Level classifies it as a senior role.
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Develop diagnostic software and device drivers for CPU chips and products in the system software group.

CLinux Kernel
software-engineeringkernel-programmingdebuggingdevice-drivers

We are now looking for a System Software Engineer to work in our Chip system software group. The best candidates will have excellent C/C++, a thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, a good understanding of computer architecture. You will work closely with both hardware engineers and other software engineers to design, develop, and debug the diagnostic software stack used for CPU (Tegra / Vera) chips / products. You will also be heavily involved with interacting with various teams and writing various device drivers to produce high-quality, reliable diagnostic software that is extensively used both within NVIDIA and for the customer data center and automotive products that are used throughout the world.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Develop drivers and tests to see them through the full software development lifecycle.

  • Work with software engineers, hardware, and arch teams to implement and optimize features for the diagnostic solutions used for various system-on-chip (SOC) use cases.

  • Triage, debug, and implement fixes in the software stack.

  • Communicate efficiently with peers throughout the company, as well as customers and partners.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS in EE/CS and 5+ years of industry related experience

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.

  • Familiarity with SOC architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware.

  • Previous experience of working on a large modular system software code base is preferable.

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • Excellent communication and planning skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Have knowledge of Linux Kernel internals.

  • Solid understanding of ARM platforms

  • Experience working with diagnostic software solutions.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

How we rate this

Senior System Software Engineer, CPU at NVIDIA rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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