Senior System Software Engineer, Drive AV Architect - Automotive

About this role

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join its multi-layered, collaborative and fast-paced customer interfacing organization. In this role, you will be supporting our customers closely to adopt NVIDIA’s DRIVE OS&NDAS software stack to the program requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of DriveOS and ADAS system, a strong understanding of Drive AV system as well as excellent customer-facing and great teammate

What you’ll be doing: OEM alignment of NDAS SW architecture Support gap analysis, alignment proposals, and documentation so NDAS SW architecture stays consistent with OEM expectations across features. Map product definition to NDAS SW components, clarifying roles, boundaries, and interfaces for cross-functional teams. SW architecture for OEM driving functions (up to L2++) Contribute to architecture views for driving functions and verify consistency with safety concepts

Build understanding of layering, data/signal flows, and end-to-end traceability in relation to VAL (Vehicle Abstraction Layer) and related stacks. Collaboration & knowledge work Help prepare architecture diagrams, interface definitions, and review materials with system, safety, and feature teams. What we need to see: BS/MS or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Excellent C and C++ programming skills. 5+ years of proven experience in software development in automotive and embedded systems. Fundamental knowledge of SoC architectures and on-chip components

Understanding of QNX, Linux, and/or other real-time operating systems, with hands-on experience in device driver development. Great communication and analytical problem-solving skills and self-motivation. Willingness to travel worldwide to support NVIDIA partners

Introductory or stronger knowledge of ADAS / automated driving (L2–L3) and functional safety (ISO 26262). Familiarity with AUTOSAR and/or QNX / Linux in automotive contexts. Ways to sta

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