Software Application Engineer – SoC Platform

Details

We are seeking an experienced Software Application Engineer to collaborate with NVIDIA and ecosystem partners, driving next-generation notebook platforms through advanced software design, diagnostics, and embedded controller expertise. The role encompasses delivering design guides, tuning and qualification tools, and optimizing modern standby and battery life, with full support for OEM debug and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software design guides, diagnostic utilities, high-speed IO tuning and qualification tools for notebook platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams at NVIDIA and partner organizations to enable system features and resolve technical issues.
• Lead embedded controller (EC) and PMIC bring-up, debugging, and feature enablement for new notebook designs; provide technical solutions for EC firmware issues and validation.
• Work directly with OEM/ODM partners to support debug, issue triage, and system testing for platform integration and compliance.
• Design and optimize modern standby features, driving improvements in sleep, resume, power efficiency, and battery life.
• Own software tool development for high-speed IO performance, compliance, and system qualification.
• Participate in validation planning and troubleshooting for system and application defects at both firmware and software levels.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' experience in software/platform engineering for notebooks, embedded controllers, or application/tool development.
• Strong hands-on skills in coding, debug, and troubleshooting for embedded controller and SBIOS.
• Experience supporting OEM customers in technical debug, testing, and integration.
• Familiarity with modern standby, notebook power management, and Windows platform features.
• Track record of multi-functional collaboration with silicon vendors (NVIDIA or similar) and OEM/ODM partners.

Ways to stand out (Preferred)

• CUDA or driver experience with NVIDIA products under Linux and Windows.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as bash, Ruby or Python.
• Exposure to system level debug and triage experience.
• BIOS engineering experience for 2+ years.
• Experience with ARM and SBIOS feature development for specific platforms. Knowledge of MMIO, SMBus, IPMI, IOAPIC is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges (varies by level, location, and experience):
  • Level 2: 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD
  • Level 3: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (see company benefits page).

Additional Information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 2, 2026.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate 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.