Nio

Nio

Senior OS/Kernel Engineer

San Jose-US, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$143k-$186kDetected 24 days ago
Embedded SystemsResearch

About the role

  • JOB DESCRIPTION About NIO NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong background and hands-on experience in operating system internals, virtualization, or system security.
  • Solid understanding of computer hardware architecture, with practical experience in at least one of the following: x86, Arm, or RISC-V.
  • Proficiency in C, assembly, and/or Rust.
  • Proven ability to navigate, debug, and improve complex, low-level codebases.
  • Ability to work independently on ambiguous technical problems while remaining a strong, communicative team collaborator.
  • Proficiency in C, assembly, and/or Rust. Proven ability to navigate, debug, and improve complex, low-level codebases.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex system-level performance, memory, and stability issues.

Nice to have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with the latest academic research in systems (e.g., papers from SOSP, OSDI, ASPLOS) and a track record of applying these concepts to solve industry problems.
  • Exposure to microkernel architectures or automotive/safety-critical operating systems.
  • Familiarity with formal verification methods or automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).

Skills

  • Contribute to the long-term systems software architecture and help guide technical decisions within the smart EV infrastructure.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $143,200.00 - $186,000.00.
  • 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:
  • Anthem Blue Cross, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan.
  • Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Anthem Blue Cross medical plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • 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
  • Employee discounts and perks program
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