NVIDIA is revolutionizing accelerated computing, and our innovation is fueled by the relentless pursuit of excellence in system software and operating systems. With a legacy of achievement in graphics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing, NVIDIA is looking for a highly skilled and motivated employee. Linux Kernel Engineer – Tegra To help shape the next era of accelerated computing for autonomous machines! As a Senior Architect, you will play a critical role in developing our system software portfolio across platforms – from automotive and robotics to large-scale data centers. You will drive architectural decisions around the operating system’s kernel subsystems, scheduling, memory management, power/performance optimization, and I/O frameworks. You’ll collaborate across hardware, software, and research teams to design the features that power NVIDIA’s next generation products.

At NVIDIA, you’ll work alongside world-class engineers, contributing to products that change industries and enrich the lives of millions. If you’re driven by system-level thinking and committed to improving the boundaries between hardware and software, we want to hear from you!

What will you do:

• Lead efforts to promote Linux for use by autonomous devices in safety-critical environments

• Analyze and improve product performance to customer needs

• Work with internal team members and the core community to bring these capabilities into various open source packages

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).

• More than 6 years of related software development experience

• Expert-level knowledge and experience in system software design and operating system fundamentals

• Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts (cache, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

• Proven leadership skills and strong ownership of previous projects in an environment with complex software and hardware architectures

• Clear verbal and written communication with a proven track record of building consensus within a large organization

• Exceptional C programming and low-level driver experience; Background and robustness with complex system-level debugging, performance analysis and test design

• Kernel development experience with Linux, Android, Chrome, or Windows

Ways to stand out from others:

• Experience as a maintainer or senior contributor on large open source software projects

• In-depth knowledge of system level security. Demonstrated engagement with the community as a whole

• Knowledge of virtualization platforms (Xen, KVM, Hyper-V)

• Experience with embedded system SW concepts, eg: RTOS and overlapping programming models

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the salaries of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $184,000 – $287,500 for Level 4, and $224,000 – $356,500 for Level 5.

Applications for this position will be accepted through at least July 29, 2025. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Because 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, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.