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You will design and develop key aspects of our Chip specific kernel drivers and embedded software, with a strong focus on Linux kernel development, Core OS enablement, Chip and Platform Bring-up, and automation across both pre-silicon and silicon platforms.\nIn this role, you will work closely with hardware, silicon, pre-silicon, and software teams to enable next-generation Chips from early modeling and simulation through production deployment. The ideal candidate is a self-driven with strong technical ownership who enjoys solving complex hardware and software integration challenges while driving projects end-to-end.\nWork Location: This is an on-site position based at NVIDIA's Santa Clara, California office. Candidates are expected to work from the Santa Clara location and collaborate closely with local engineering teams. This is not a remote position.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nDesign, develop, and verify features for our next-generation Chips architecture, collaborating with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers.\n\nInfluence hardware architecture and system software design through architecture reviews, design specifications, and cross-functional collaboration.\n\nWork closely with hardware, silicon, and pre-silicon teams to bring up new platforms, products, and prototype systems.\n\nEnable Linux and core operating system software across simulation, emulation, FPGA, and silicon platforms.\n\nDebug and resolve complex hardware and software integration issues across multiple layers of the software stack.\n\nWhat We Need To See:\nBS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.\n\n8+ years of relevant software development experience.\n\nHands-on technical experience and demonstrated excellence in environments involving complex hardware and software designs.\n\nStrong expertise in C programming, Linux kernel development and core operating system software.\n\nExperience developing and debugging Linux device drivers.\n\nStrong background in complex system-level debugging and root cause analysis.\n\nFamiliarity with computer architecture fundamentals including caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, interrupts, and low-level hardware interactions.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently drive projects from design through deployment with strong end-to-end ownership.\n\nWays to Stand Out from the Crowd:\nDeep expertise in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and low-level system software and enabling Linux on pre-silicon and si platforms.\n\nExperience with Buildroot, and Linux distributions.\n\nExceptional debugging and problem-solving skills in complex hardware/software integration environments.\n\nContributions to Linux kernel or other open-source software projects.\n\nDemonstrated technical leadership through architecture, design, mentoring, or cross-functional project execution.\n\nWe are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, and as a result have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. At NVIDIA, you'll work alongside exceptional engineers to solve challenging problems in Linux kernel development, platform enablement, automation, and next-generation SoC technology. If you're a self-driven engineer with a passion for low-level software, Linux kernel development, platform architecture, and end-to-end ownership, we'd love to have you join our team and help shape the future of computing.\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.\nYou will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until November 16, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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