Senior System Software Engineer - GPU Power Management

We are now looking for a Senior System Software Engineer. NVIDIA is searching for a world‑class system software engineer to join the GPU System Perf and Power Management Software team. As a GPU system software engineer, you will work with a team of versatile software and hardware engineers involved in a wide variety of technologies. You will play a key role in power‑management software architecture, design, and implementation;

and support the GPU architecture and validation of our next‑generation processors before they are launched to product.

• Define, design and develop GPU system software components with a focus on power and performance.
• Drive end‑to‑end GPU power‑management features from idea to productization including chip bring‑up.
• Drive and resolve complex technical issues independently across multiple teams and technical fields.
• Influence next‑generation graphics processing unit composition and system software by building internal architecture specifications and developing specifications.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and remote teams.

• 8+ years of industry experience developing software for systems or within a related domain.
• B.S. or higher degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science/Engineering and a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C, with in‑depth knowledge of low‑level firmware development concepts such as interrupt handling, memory management, and hardware programming following datasheets.
• Solid background in the fundamentals of operating system architecture, device drivers, real‑time embedded operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
• Must be able to work closely with both hardware designers and other driver engineers to create new features and solutions.

• Architecture and design experience in software power‑management and optimization. Working experience with datacenter power‑management is a plus.
• Prior experience in designing real‑time software controllers.
• Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device drivers.

Benefits include a competitive base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base salary ranges:
Level 4: $184,000 – $287,500 USD per year.
Level 5: $224,000 – $356,500 USD per year.

Applications for this job will be accepted until May 12, 2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.

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