NIO Inc.

Staff System Engineer | Researcher

NIO Inc.
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4 months ago
San Jose, CA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$164k - $212k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research in operating systems, kernels, file systems, and networking to improve performance and dependability.
  • Design, implement, or rearchitect system components to meet performance and safety goals.
  • Define long-term systems software architecture and roadmaps for the smart electric vehicle domain.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy research outcomes in real-world production systems.
  • Optimize systems from high-level architecture through low-level implementation and assembly instructions.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Research experience in operating systems, virtualization, and system security.
  • In-depth knowledge of computer architecture and expertise in at least one of x86, Arm, or RISC-V.
  • Proficiency in C, assembly, and Rust.
  • Ability to understand, organize, improve, diagnose, and solve issues in complex systems software.
  • Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively.
  • Preferred: Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidacy with expected graduation within 6–12 months.
  • Preferred: publications in systems conferences such as SOSP, OSDI, EuroSys, DSN, or ASPLOS.
  • Preferred: experience building kernels, operating systems, hypervisors, file systems, or network stacks from scratch.
  • Preferred: hands-on microkernel and multiserver operating system experience.
  • Preferred: familiarity with formal verification methods.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser HMO, including $0 employee-only coverage options.
  • Dental and vision plans with options offering $0 paycheck contribution for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Company-paid HSA contribution, healthcare and dependent-care FSAs, and a 401(k) with Brokerage Link.
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and vacation time, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid disability leave subject to eligibility periods.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, pet insurance, commuter benefits, mobile phone credit, free lunch and snacks, onsite gym, and employee discounts and perks.

Tech Stack

AssemblyCRust

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About NIO Inc.

5,001-10,000 employees
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