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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux

NVIDIA

On-site
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Senior
8+ yrs
$184k–$288kPosted 2w ago

Real job — pulled straight from NVIDIA’s careers page · Verified September 22, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux — a full-time, based in Santa Clara, CA role ($184k–$288k). Apply directly on NVIDIA's careers page below.

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux for Edge

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.

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. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at NVIDIA?

The estimated salary range for Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at NVIDIA is $184,000 - $288,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at NVIDIA?

The required skills for Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at NVIDIA include: C, C++, Python, Bash, Jenkins.

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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at NVIDIA is a Senior level position.

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