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This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$213,500
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$236k
versus about
$182k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 1110 roles with salary data.
The Senior System Software Engineer - SoC Power joins the Tegra software organization to develop power management policies for Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms. The role involves building and implementing firmware for embedded and Datacenter SoCs, focusing on flawless power management and performance efficiency. Key responsibilities include triaging and debugging software issues in sophisticated systems, designing power management strategies with cross-functional groups, and developing test plans to validate software effectiveness. Candidates must possess expertise in system-level software and firmware for power optimization in Datacenter, Embedded, or ARM-based systems. Required technical skills include C/C++, Python, and deep knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and hardware-software interactions. The work addresses energy consumption and efficiency issues across complex system software stacks using techniques like DVFS and clock gating.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.
C
C++
Python
Firmware
Kernel Drivers
ARM
Power Management
Computer Architecture
Operating Systems
DVFS
Simulation
Emulation
Memory-Mapped IO
Interrupts