Sr. Staff GP/General Practice U 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