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Senior System Software Engineer - Embedded Controller

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated and creative engineer to join their team, focusing on software design for Graphic Processing Units (GPUs). The role involves crafting and implementing software, designing power management architectures, and influencing innovative designs for evolving GPU architectures. The successful candidate will work in a diverse and supportive environment, collaborating with teams globally to make a lasting impact in the field of AI and computing. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a leading technology company.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven expertise in system software or a related field.
  • M.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C and knowledge of low-level interfaces such as interrupt handling, GPIO programming, DMA, PCIe, and I2C.
  • Strong background in operating system mechanisms, real-time embedded operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Experience in device driver programming and debugging.
  • Experience in computer architecture and graphics driver stacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Define, design, and develop GPU system software firmware components with a focus on power and performance.
  • Drive and resolve issues independently across teams and domains.
  • Influence GPU architecture and system software by crafting architecture and design specifications.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from around the globe.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

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