Sr. Hypervisor/Linux Kernel Developer - Software Platform
NIOSan Jose, California, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
163500 - 212400 USD
About the Company
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 sustainable and brighter future together. 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 models for sale include the all-new smart electric flagship SUV ES8, the smart electric flagship coupe SUV EC7, the smart electric mid-large SUV ES7, the smart electric flagship sedan ET7, the all-new smart electric all-round SUV ES6, the all-new smart electric coupe SUV EC6, the smart electric mid-sized sedan ET5, and the smart electric tourer ET5T.
Job Description
NIO is looking for a Sr. Hypervisor/Linux Kernel Developer to join the core system software team behind SkyOS-H, NIO's in-house hypervisor, and other SkyOS variants. The successful candidate will work on low-level system software designed for real-time, high-efficiency, and safety-critical automotive environments.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- CIGNA EPO, 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 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