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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 21 Aug 2026

Description

Join NVIDIA's Tegra software organisation as a Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power. You'll contribute to innovative projects, focusing on power management policy in system software solutions for Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and implement power management policy in system software solutions.
  • Develop firmware for embedded and Datacenter SoCs with a focus on flawless power management.
  • Triage and debug software issues in sophisticated systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups to design and execute power management strategies.
  • Develop and implement test plans to validate software solutions.
  • Detect, analyse, and address energy consumption and efficiency issues.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in system-level software and firmware development for power optimisation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in building system software with power and performance improvements.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python.
  • In-depth knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and hardware-software interactions.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Collaborative approach with strong communication skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Expertise in performance/power measurement, tools development, and simulation/emulation platforms.
  • Deep understanding of system-level architecture.
  • Knowledge of performance and power management techniques.
  • Experience analysing, debugging, and tuning complex system software stacks.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity and benefits.