# Senior Embedded System Software Engineer – Platform Execution Lead

Hiring organization: [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5f67fe8b-babe-47e8-ad57-80b9bc353678

Listed on NVIDIA's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Salary: 224000 – 356500 USD per year

## Summary

Lead the complete software platform bring-up for NVIDIA's edge AI systems from prototype through mass production, combining deep Linux kernel expertise with program management to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution. This role suits experienced embedded systems engineers who thrive bridging technical complexity with project delivery and mentoring others.

_Our summary, not NVIDIA's wording._

## Skills named

Python, Shell Scripting

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus substantial industry experience
- 12+ years of software development experience
- Experience managing SoC or complex platform bring-up in a technical lead role for edge or embedded Linux products
- Expert proficiency in Linux system and kernel development with solid C/C++ abilities
- Deep understanding of CPU and SoC architectures, memory and power subsystems, and high-speed interfaces
- Experience with hardware-aware debugging tools and instrumentation
- Experience supporting factory processes, ATE, system-level tests, and provisioning flows for embedded devices
- Strong scripting skills for automation, data analysis, and tooling
- Exceptional project and program management abilities with execution planning and cross-team communication
- Outstanding communication skills bridging technical and program perspectives

## Nice to have

- Experience with NVIDIA GPUs, SoCs, or Jetson platforms in production
- Prior role as platform software execution lead or technical program manager combining hands-on Linux engineering with program delivery
- Experience in platform validation and reliability testing for high-volume edge devices
- Experience with secure boot processes, over-the-air firmware updates, and factory provisioning/security procedures
- Contributions to hardware bring-up tools, diagnostics, automated test systems, or execution tracking dashboards and CI/CD

Apply on NVIDIA's site: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Embedded-System-Software-Engineer---Platform-Execution-Lead_JR2022948-1