Senior System Software Engineer, DRIVE OS - Linux and QNX
NVIDIA · Hyderabad
- Experience3+ yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelsenior
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA is hiring in Hyderabad in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.
The role
Senior System Software Engineer role at NVIDIA, developing and productizing NVIDIA's DRIVE OS software for car platforms. You will architecture, develop, and enhance native/para-virtualized Linux/QNX device drivers, develop and design Android HALs, and solve complex system issues across Linux/Android/QNX while leading SW architecture discussions with customers. Required skills include Linux/QNX/Android operating systems, device driver development, Android Automotive/Android HAL development, C/C++, ARM architecture fundamentals, virtualization, and embedded software development plus debugging. Location is Hyderabad, Telangana, India (work mode not stated).
Full job description
NVIDIA's Deep Learning GPUs have ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are growing our company and the team with the smartest people in the world.
We are looking for extraordinary Software Engineers to develop and productize NVIDIA's DRIVE OS software. As a member of NVIDIA's Solution Engineering team, you will adapt DRIVE OS solutions to various car platforms equipped with different sensors. We are looking for a Senior System Software Engineer with strong experience in Linux/QNX/Android operating system, Device Drivers development, virtualization, ARM architecture.
What You Will Be Doing
Architecture, development, and enhancement of native/para-virtualized Linux/QNX device drivers Developing/Designing/Debugging Android HALsSolve complex system issues on Linux/Android/QNX OSLead the architecture discussions for SW components and interface with customers to support DRIVE software solutions.Continuously evolve and support requirements gathering process and traceability flow. Actively coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet customer's requirements and to drive complex issues to closure. Participate in architectural explorations which include feasibility studies, safety evaluations and data analysis.
What We Need To See
BS/MS or equivalent experience. 3+ years of overall experience and preferably with 2+ years of automotive industry experience. Strong understanding of QNX/Linux/Android operating system and hands-on experience with QNX/Linux device driver development Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills In-depth understanding of ARM processor architecture fundamentals Background in embedded software development and deep knowledge of product development lifecycle. Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.Android Automotive/Android HAL development experience
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
Extensive device driver development experience
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As 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, gender, gender expression , sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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