Location
Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA's Tegra software organization is seeking motivated System Software Engineers to contribute to innovative projects in power management for Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms. This role involves developing firmware and system software solutions that optimize power management for various applications, including robotics and self-driving cars. The team values collaboration and aims to ensure top-tier performance and efficiency in their software solutions. Joining this team offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the next era of computing.
Requirements
- 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 with 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.
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 together with cross-functional groups to design and effectively carry out power management strategies.
- Develop and implement test plans to validate the effectiveness and efficiency of software solutions.
- Detect, analyze, and address energy consumption and efficiency issues promptly.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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