Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is seeking motivated system software engineers to join its Tegra software organization and build efficient kernel drivers and firmware for ARM-based SoCs used in robotics, self-driving cars, AI, automotive, embedded, and data center products.

Responsibilities

Design and implement power management policies in system software solutions for Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.
Develop firmware for embedded and data center SoCs, with a focus on power management.
Triage and debug software issues in sophisticated systems and applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement power management strategies that optimize performance and efficiency.
Develop and implement test plans to validate the effectiveness and efficiency of software solutions.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve power and performance issues.

Requirements

Proven experience in system software development focused on power and performance optimization.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python.
In-depth knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and hardware-software interactions.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience developing system software or firmware for power optimization in data center, embedded, or ARM-based systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in performance and power measurement, tool development, and simulation or emulation platforms.
Deep understanding of system-level architecture, including topologies, interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped I/O.
Knowledge of performance and power management techniques such as DVFS, clock and power gating, clock sequencing, binning, and power or thermal budgeting.
Experience analyzing, debugging, and tuning the performance of complex system software stacks.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for Level 3: USD 152,000–241,500 per year.
Base salary range for Level 4: USD 184,000–287,500 per year.
Base salary is determined based on location, experience, and compensation for employees in similar positions.
Eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications will be accepted at least until February 16, 2026.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment.