Senior System Software Engineer – Linux-Tegra Power Management and Performance Optimization

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
184K-288K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Develop Linux kernel and user-space power and thermal management software for NVIDIA Tegra SoCs and embedded platforms. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to estimate and optimize platform power, while improving performance, efficiency, responsiveness, compute and memory utilization, latency, and power consumption for edge AI and robotics workloads.
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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, 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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

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

  • MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related software or hardware engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ 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 skills
  • 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

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests equity grants, stock options/RSUs, and a discounted ESPP materially boost total compensation and can deliver significant wealth-building when the stock performs well.
  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision plans with in-network preventive care at 100%, telehealth, and concierge-style support are comprehensive and valued.
  • Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests up to 22 weeks fully paid parental leave, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement provide strong family-focused benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

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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