Senior System Software Engineer - Power & Performance (Tegra)

NVIDIA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA's Tegra software organization is seeking motivated System Software Engineers to contribute to our innovative projects. This role focuses on power management across Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms, building firmware with an emphasis on efficiency.

You will triage and debug complex software issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement test plans to validate performance improvements. Equity and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 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 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-level software

Power optimization

ARM-based systems

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/EE or related

Tools

DVFS frameworks

Performance measurement tools

Emulation/Simulation

Job description

NVIDIA's Tegra software organization is seeking motivated System Software Engineers to contribute to our innovative projects. This role focuses on power management across Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms, building firmware with an emphasis on efficiency.

You will triage and debug complex software issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement test plans to validate performance improvements. Equity and benefits accompany the position.