CareerPlan

Senior System Software Engineer - AV Platform

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k2026-07-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Designing, developing, and maintaining core technology for the NVIDIA DriveWorks SDK to build scalable software stacks for autonomous vehicles.

Role type

Senior System Software Engineer (AV Platform)

Builds

NVIDIA DriveWorks SDK, sensor drivers, data processing components, and vehicle interface abstractions

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / Embedded Systems / Real-time Operating Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++, CUDA, Linux, Real-time Operating Systems, Multithreaded/Distributed Application Development, Sensor Integration (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras, IMU, GPS), Vehicle Control Interfaces, MISRA standards

Preferred skills

Embedded architectures, GPGPU programming, OpenCL, OpenGL (Core Profile), CMake, GIT

Responsibilities

Design and optimize software architectures for real-world performance; Develop high-efficiency product code using CUDA; Collaborate with vendors on sensor integration; Build sensor drivers and data processing components; Create tools for data recording and visualization; Partner with control teams on self-driving interfaces; Perform in-vehicle testing and data analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC