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Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR$184k - $287.5kPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior System Software Engineer focused on power management for Tegra Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms, developing firmware and system software to optimize power and performance in ARM-based SoCs.

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 with cross-functional groups to design and implement 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.

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.

Skills

Required:Power management policyFirmware developmentC/C++Python

Benefits

  • Equity and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Base salary ranges: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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