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  • NVIDIA
  • China,
  • Full-Time
  • 14 days ago
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Senior System Software Engineer, CPU.

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Senior System Software Engineer, CPU: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a senior system software engineer developing diagnostic software for CPU chips and system-on-chip products.
  • The Person:The person will develop drivers and tests, design and debug the diagnostic software stack, implement and optimise features for system-on-chip use cases, and triage and fix issues in the software stack.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has excellent C/C++, a thorough understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, a good understanding of computer architecture, and familiarity with SOC architecture.

About the role

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!

Published September 20, 2026
Location China, China
Job Type Full-Time