Sr. Staff GPU Graphics Virtualization Software Engineer

Overview:

NIO Inc. 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 (or the EL6), 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 ET9, a smart electric executive flagship, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan, and the ET5T, a smart electric tourer.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop technical solutions that help us deliver high-performance, high-throughput, and high-reliability of GPU virtualization for cross platform vehicle initiatives.
• Develop GPU virtualization software technology for graphics and display in terms of functionality, performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Optimize the solutions developed for performance and design them for scalability.
• Developing Android/Linux and QNX guest drivers / libraries for GPU SW components on QEMU.
• Partner with other engineering teams to understand real-world constraints and to support the high-quality implementation of GPU virtualization for vehicle product SW development, validation and integration.
• Delivering GPU virtualization software solutions in line with product roadmap on time with high quality.
• Follow industry trends and study competitors’ technical stacks.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software architecture design and development for GPU hardware and software-level virtualization technologies.
• 10+ years development experience of building complex software systems.
• BS / MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong background in GPU architecture and virtualization in Graphics and Display (OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal).
• In-depth knowledge of computer architectures, software virtualization, and simulation strategies.
• Solid understanding of Linux / Android and Real-time operating systems and emulation software technologies.
• Experience in HW & SW stack bring-up using Simulators & Emulators.
• Familiar with x86 and ARM class platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, and technical writing proficiency.
• Organized mindset, and passionate about delivering high-quality software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in QEMU / Android / QNX emulator or simulator architecture and development.
• Expertise in GPU VM driver software architecture and development in virtualized environments (e.g. QEMU, KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, Xen).
• Experience in automotive platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud computing, databases, and logging techniques is a plus.
• Familiar with microkernel architecture, Linux kernel, hypervisor, middleware, and application framework.

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $195,000.00 - $250,000.00.

• 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:

• 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