NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company, and grow our teams with the smartest people in the world.
What you’ll be doing:
You will work with ground breaking technologies for the Tegra SoC and various NVIDIA embedded platforms
Implement power and thermal management software features in Linux Kernel and user space
Collaborate with power architects, hardware and software engineers on platform power estimation and optimization
Optimize the software stack to improve performance, efficiency, and responsiveness for edge AI and robotics use cases. Focus on improving compute and memory utilization, reducing latency and power consumption, and tuning system-level performance to deliver reliable and scalable AI workloads across demanding real-world edge environments.
What we need to see:
MS in CS, CE, EE, Systems Engineering or related software/hardware engineering major, or equivalent experience
8+ years of software development experience with a significant focus on Linux
Excellent C programming/debugging skills within Linux kernel and user space software
Background with working on embedded systems and ARM processor specific
System-level debugging experience and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Understanding of the Linux power and thermal management features (scheduler, dynamic frequency scaling, runtime power management, suspend to RAM, thermal-zones ..etc), factors influencing power efficiency at chip and platform.
Experience in working with the Linux and open-source software communities
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the most desirable employers in the world. We have some of the most experienced and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related software/hardware engineering field, or equivalent experience
- 8 or more years of software development experience with significant Linux focus
- Excellent C programming and debugging skills in Linux kernel and user-space software
- Experience working with embedded systems and ARM processors
- System-level debugging and problem-solving experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of Linux power and thermal management features, including scheduler, dynamic frequency scaling, runtime power management, suspend to RAM, and thermal zones
- Experience working with Linux and open-source software communities
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company stock and RSUs have driven exceptional total compensation, with a generous employee stock purchase plan and ongoing equity refreshers playing a central role. Feedback suggests historic share-price gains created significant financial upside for many.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple plan options (HSA, PPO, and in some locations Kaiser) with in-network preventive care covered at 100% and company HSA contributions indicate a robust offering. Mental-health sessions and broad dental, vision, and disability coverage further strengthen the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 22 weeks of fully paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and coverage for IVF and egg freezing are highlighted as standout features. Additional family-care resources and caregiving support broaden the appeal.
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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
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