Sr. Hypervisor/Linux Kernel Developer - San Jose-US
1 day ago
Job description
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.
About the Position This role is ideal for an experienced kernel or hypervisor engineer who wants to work hands-on with the foundations of NIO's in-vehicle compute platform. You will join the core system software team behind SkyOS-H, NIO's in-house hypervisor, and other SkyOS variants — contributing from architecture design to production deployment in next-generation intelligent vehicles.- Hypervisor & Kernel Performance at Scale
- End-to-End Impact & Intelligent Vehicle Systems
- Develop and execute a microkernel-based operating system and hypervisor tailored for diverse on-vehicle applications in autonomous driving vehicles.
- Analyze and enhance operating system functionalities for real-time performance, high efficiency, security, and functional safety.
- Collaborate with the team to discuss and refine designs and implementations.
- Lead through demonstration, serving as both a mentor and a mentee to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ years of experience in embedded systems or low-level system software development.
- Strong coding skills in C, ARM assembly, and in-line assembly.
- Deep understanding of Arm V8 architecture: GIC, SMMU, cache hierarchy, and Arm Virtualization Host Extensions (VHE).
- Proficiency in Git, C/C++, Python, and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with Linux kernel development or driver subsystems.
- Knowledge of embedded system security: Arm TrustZone, OP-TEE, Secure Boot.
- Ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a global, cross-functional engineering team.
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163, $212,400.00.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
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