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Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/20/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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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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