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$163,500 – $212,400
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What this role is
NIO seeks a systems researcher to develop the operating system powering their electric vehicles, focusing on kernel optimization, architecture design, and moving research prototypes into production software. This role suits someone with deep systems expertise who wants to apply academic rigor to real-world vehicle software challenges.
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Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Research experience in operating systems, virtualization, or system security
- In-depth knowledge of computer architecture
- Proficiency in C, assembly, and Rust
- Ability to diagnose and solve complex system issues
- Independent research capability and strong collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in computer science/engineering or Ph.D. candidacy with 6-12 months to graduation
- Publications in top systems conferences (SOSP, OSDI, EuroSys, DSN, ASPLOS)
- Experience building system software from scratch (kernel, OS, hypervisor, file system, network stack)
- Hands-on experience with microkernels and multiserver operating systems
- Familiarity with formal verification methods