System Software Intern, Power Management - Fall 2025

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 37,400-147,700 per year
USD 18-71 per hour
INTERN
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Algorithms @ 3 Data Structures @ 3 GPU @ 3

Details

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It is a unique legacy of innovation fueled by leading technology and amazing people. Currently, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where GPUs act as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.

Responsibilities

  • Define, design, and develop GPU system software components focusing on power and performance.
  • Drive end-to-end GPU power management features from idea to productization including chip bring-up.
  • Independently drive and resolve complex technical issues across multiple teams and technical disciplines.
  • Influence next generation GPU architecture and system software by creating internal architecture and design specifications.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and remote teams.

Requirements

  • Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C with in-depth knowledge of low-level firmware development, including interrupt handling, memory management, and hardware programming following datasheets.
  • Solid background in operating system internals, device drivers, real-time embedded operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Ability to work closely with hardware designers and other driver engineers to create new features and solutions.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Experience in architecture and design of software power management and optimization; datacenter power management experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience designing real-time software controllers.
  • Experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device drivers.

Benefits

  • Internship hourly rate ranges from 18 USD to 71 USD depending on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience.
  • Eligibility for intern benefits as detailed on NVIDIA’s website.

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment, not discriminating on any legally protected basis.