Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power

• 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.

• 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.

• Expertise in performance/power measurement, tools development, and using simulation/emulation platforms.

• Deep understanding of system-level architecture, such as topologies, interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped IO.

• Knowledgeable in performance and power management techniques such as DVFS, clock and power gating, clock sequencing, binning, and power/thermal budgeting.

• Experience analyzing, debugging, and tuning performance of complex system software stacks.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 24, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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