Senior SoC Power & System Software Engineer — Equity

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power (Finance) to design and implement power management policies across Tegra platforms, spanning automotive, embedded, and data center environments. This role emphasizes robust firmware development, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous testing to ensure top-tier performance and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in system-level software and firmware for power optimization, strong C/C++, Python skills, and deep

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience developing system-level software and firmware for power optimization in Datacenter, Embedded, or ARM-based systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in building system software, highlighting established power and performance improvements.
• 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.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement power management policy in system software solutions for Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.
• Develop firmware for embedded and Datacenter SoCs with a focus on flawless power management.
• Triage and debug various software issues in sophisticated systems and applications.
• Work together with cross-functional groups to design and effectively carry out power management strategies that guarantee top-tier performance and efficiency.
• Develop and implement test plans to validate the effectiveness and efficiency of software solutions.
• Detect, analyze, and address energy consumption and efficiency issues promptly.

Skills

C/C++

Python

System software

Power management

ARM systems

Operating systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power (Finance) to design and implement power management policies across Tegra platforms, spanning automotive, embedded, and data center environments. This role emphasizes robust firmware development, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous testing to ensure top-tier performance and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in system-level software and firmware for power optimization, strong C/C++, Python skills, and deep