Senior System Software Engineer, DRIVE OS - Linux and QNX

India, Bengaluru India, Hyderabad Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
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 HALs

  • Solve complex system issues on Linux/Android/QNX OS

  • Lead 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.

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize DRIVE OS software, device drivers, and system architecture for automotive platforms.

Job title

Senior System Software Engineer, DRIVE OS - Linux and QNX

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

India, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

LinuxQNXAndroiddevice driver developmentC++ARM architectureembedded software

Preferred skills

Android AutomotiveAndroid HAL developmentextensive device driver development

Specializations

LinuxQNXAndroiddevice driversARM
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

On-site City

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

On-site City

Pune, Maharashtra, India

On-site City