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Linux kernel and system software architect

NIO USA
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, United States
$192,100 - $249,600 USD yearly

JOB DESCRIPTION

About NIO

NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users.

NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS.

NIO’s product portfolio consists of the ES8, a six-seater smart electric flagship SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seater smart electric SUV, the ES6, a five-seater all-round smart electric SUV, the EC7, a five-seater smart electric flagship coupe SUV, the EC6, a five-seater smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, and the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan.

Job responsibilities:

  • Based on open source Linux kernel, design and customize Linux operating system that meets automotive safety and real-time level

  • Based on hardware and business requirements, continuously observe and optimize system performance to ensure that resource consumption, performance, real-time performance, stability and other requirements are met

  • Harden the system to meet the Security and Functional Safety requirements of the business scenario

  • Proof of Concept (POC) for new technologies or designs

  • Deliver architecture design technical documents and build systems, and power builder chains

  • Work with product development engineering teams to understand real-world constraints and assist in deploying new designs on mass production vehicles

  • Work with hardware engineering team to ensure software support that maximizes hardware capabilities

  • Coach and train engineering team partners

Job requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technology

  • More than 10 years of Linux kernel, BSP, system software development experience

  • 2 + performance tuning experience in complete mass production Linux projects

  • Firmly grasp the knowledge of ARM architecture

  • Experience using software architecture design tools

  • Ability to read and write technical documents in English, and basic communication skills in English

  • Able to have a certain influence on the engineering team in terms of technical concepts

Preferable requirements:

  • Experience in the underlying software of car cockpit or autonomous driving system

  • Experience in developing virtualization solutions, such as KVM, XEN, etc

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,100.00 - $249,600.00.
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time NIO employee, you are eligible for the following benefits on the first day you join NIO:

  • CIGNA EPO, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.  

  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan.  Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.

  • Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible CIGNA medical plan

  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) with Brokerage Link option

  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Sick and Vacation time

  • 13 Paid Holidays a year

  • Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)

  • Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)

  • Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance

  • Commuter benefits

  • Mobile Cell Phone Credit

  • Healthjoy mobile benefit app supporting you and your dependents with benefit questions on the go & support with benefit billing questions

  • Free lunch and snacks

  • Onsite gym

  • Employee discounts and perks program