Software Engineer

NVIDIA is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our Client Platform group, focusing on software dedicated to power management, thermal regulation, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and achieving objectives related to energy optimization and cooling solutions software on sophisticated SoC-based platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Architecture & Problem Solving:
• Architect and implement SoC power and thermal control software modules
• Establish the architecture of software addressing power and thermal management for next-generation platforms
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex, multi-team Power/Thermal issues
• Define SW corrective action plans based on SOC/Platform findings

• Program Execution & Power/Thermal Goal Ownership:
• Own end-to-end software work addressing power usage and thermal control for a Client SoC product line
• Drive platform power and thermal goals across the full software stack
• Maintain program-level tracking of Power/Thermal software status, risks, and mitigations

• Multi-functional Leadership & Partner Management:
• Serve as the primary SW technical interface to SoC partners on Power/Thermal topics
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners on next-gen Power/Thermal SW features
• Partner with OEM engineering teams to resolve platform-level power and thermal
• Represent the Power/Thermal SW team in leadership reviews, program syncs, and executive communications

Requirements:

• 12+ years of industry experience in system software, with at least 5+ years focused on SoC or platform power management software
• Deep expertise in SoC/GPU/CPU power management: C-states, SOC low power states, DVFS, power gating, clock gating, SOC/Platform power limits
• Consistent track record of owning and delivering Power/Thermal software goals on a real product
• Strong multi-functional leadership skills: proven ability to align engineering teams, SoC/silicon partners, OS/platform vendors, and OEM partners around common goals
• Proficiency in C; solid background in operating system internals, device drivers, real-time embedded OS, and low-level HW/SW interfaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Equity eligibility

The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.