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Low Level Software Developer Jobs in North Carolina

Signalscape, Inc

Cyber Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

Familiarity with assembly language and low-level software behavior * Experience supporting offensive cyber operations within secure Dod or IC environments and following established engineering ...

Signalscape

Cyber Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

Familiarity with assembly language and low\-level software behavior \n * Experience supporting offensive cyber operations within secure Dod or IC environments and following established engineering ...

SAS

Sr Software Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$51 - $67.25/hr

This role blends senior-level software development responsibilities with deep production support ... PPO with low annual deductible and copays. * HDHP combined with a health savings account with a ...

SAS

Sr Software Developer

Cary, NC · Remote

$51 - $67.25/hr

This role blends senior-level software development responsibilities with deep production support ... PPO with low annual deductible and copays. * HDHP combined with a health savings account with a ...

Signalscape

Cyber Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Familiarity with assembly language and low-level software behavior * Experience supporting offensive cyber operations within secure Dod or IC environments and following established engineering ...

Signalscape

CNO Software Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$95K - $180K/yr

Ensure software standards are met. Requirements * Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming ... Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network ...

Signalscape, Inc

CNO Software Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120K/yr

Ensure software standards are met. Requirements * Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming ... Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network ...

JConnect Inc

.NET Software Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$47.25 - $62.25/hr

NET with AWS roles in the Fort Mill, SC / Charlotte, NC area, specifically seeking experienced personnel (10+ years) for hybrid, senior-level software engineering positions. These roles focus on ...

Socket.dev

Senior Software Engineer - RTP

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

About the Role We're looking for an experienced software developer with strong skills in C, C++, or ... for a developer who thrives on deep problem-solving, understands systems at the low level, and ...

SAS

Software Developer

Cary, NC

Software Developer- Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our ... PPO with low annual deductible and copays. * HDHP combined with a health savings account with a ...

VAST Data

Senior Software Engineer - V-Force

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

About the Role: We're looking for an experienced software developer with strong skills in C, C ... for a developer who thrives on deep problem-solving, understands systems at the low level, and ...

Signalscape

CNO Software Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120K/yr

\n \n \n \n \n Signalscape has supplied engineering services and products used for defense ... Proficiency in low\-level internals in one or more technology areas (Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network ...

Sas

Software Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

Software Developer- Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our ... PPO with low annual deductible and copays. * HDHP combined with a health savings account with a ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in North Carolina is $101,645.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,800.00 and $118,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Low Level Software Developers are programmers who specialize in writing software that interacts closely with computer hardware or system resources. They typically work with languages like C, C++, or Assembly to develop operating systems, device drivers, embedded systems, or performance-critical applications. Their work often requires an in-depth understanding of hardware architecture, memory management, and system processes. Low Level Software Developers play a crucial role in ensuring software runs efficiently and reliably on various devices.

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Senior System Software Engineer - Data Center Compute Diagnostics

Nvidia Corporation

Durham, NC • On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 246 rated software companies

Job description

We are seeking a senior system software engineer to lead technically and own key parts of our low-level diagnostic software. This software supports next-generation data center GPUs and rack-scale AI systems. Our team builds software that exercises and validates complex hardware, including processing units, storage and cache architectures, NICs, PCIe and NVLink interfaces, power delivery, and thermal behavior. This role is well suited to a senior embedded, firmware, device-driver, hardware-validation, or systems software engineer with a record of leading complex software projects that directly interface with hardware. Relevant experience may come from GPUs, CPUs, networking, storage, servers, embedded systems, or other complex silicon-based products. Prior GPU, CUDA, or GEMM experience is helpful for the role; deep experience developing low-level software for complex hardware systems is required.
This is a hands-on software development role in which you will architect, implement, debug, and maintain key components of the diagnostic software through validation, productization, and field support. In addition to making substantial individual code contributions, you will lead complex development efforts, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with hardware architects, driver developers, silicon-validation engineers, manufacturing teams, and field engineers to bring up new hardware and diagnose difficult system failures. Join an exciting, rewarding, and fast-moving environment building the systems that power modern AI.
What you'll be doing:
  • Architecting and developing diagnostic and stress software in C/C++ and Python for complex hardware systems.
  • Leading development efforts across multiple engineers, breaking ambiguous problems into actionable work, and mentoring engineers in low-level software development and debugging.
  • Interfacing with hardware blocks, firmware, Linux device drivers, registers, telemetry, and low-level debugging tools.
  • Assessing new hardware features and defining effective diagnostic and stress strategies for engineering validation, manufacturing, product qualification, and field use.
  • Designing targeted tests for compute engines, memory and cache subsystems, DMA engines, NICs, PCIe/NVLink interfaces, power, and thermal behavior.
  • Developing diagnostic and stress workloads ranging from low-level tests for GPU hardware to higher-level AI workloads using CUDA programming, GEMM-style compute, NCCL, and PyTorch.
  • Investigating complex hardware and software failures involving memory errors, ECC, data integrity, performance, thermals, voltage/frequency behavior, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Using modern development and analysis tools, including AI-assisted tools where appropriate, to accelerate coding, debugging, test creation, and failure analysis.

What we need to see:
  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in embedded software, firmware, Linux device drivers, systems software, hardware validation, diagnostics, or silicon bring-up.
  • Experience providing technical leadership for a complex software component or project, including coordinating work among various engineers and mentoring others.
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++, plus working proficiency in Python.
  • Extensive experience developing software that interacts with hardware, firmware, device drivers, hardware registers, or other low-level interfaces.
  • Background with PCIe, NVLink, or networking technologies such as Ethernet or InfiniBand.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture concepts such as memory systems, caches, interrupts, DMA, buses, device I/O, bandwidth constraints, and hardware error behavior.
  • Experience debugging complex failures across hardware, firmware, device drivers, operating systems, and applications.
  • Ability to define technical direction, make sound engineering tradeoffs, and drive ambiguous problems through completion across organizational boundaries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with hardware architects, software engineers, manufacturing teams, field engineers, and technical leadership.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 3, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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