NVIDIA · 7 hours ago
Software Application Engineer – SoC Platform
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expNVIDIA is seeking an experienced Software Application Engineer to drive next-generation notebook platforms through advanced software design and diagnostics. The role involves collaborating with partners, developing software tools, and optimizing battery life and power efficiency for modern standby features.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software design guides, diagnostic utilities, high-speed IO tuning and qualification tools for notebook platforms
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams at NVIDIA and partner organizations to enable system features and resolve technical issues
Lead embedded controller (EC) and PMIC bring-up, debugging, and feature enablement for new notebook designs; provide technical solutions for EC firmware issues and validation
Work directly with OEM/ODM partners to support debug, issue triage, and system testing for platform integration and compliance
Design and optimize modern standby features, driving improvements in sleep, resume, power efficiency, and battery life
Own software tool development for high-speed IO performance, compliance, and system qualification
Participate in validation planning and troubleshooting for system and application defects at both firmware and software levels
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years' experience in software/platform engineering for notebooks, embedded controllers, or application/tool development
Strong hands-on skills in coding, debug, and troubleshooting for embedded controller and SBIOS
Experience supporting OEM customers in technical debug, testing, and integration
Familiarity with modern standby, notebook power management, and Windows platform features
Track record of multi-functional collaboration with silicon vendors (NVIDIA or similar) and OEM/ODM partners
Preferred
Any CUDA or driver experience with NVIDIA products under Linux and Windows
Familiarity with scripting languages such as bash, Ruby or Python
Any exposure to system level debug and triage experience
BIOS engineer experience for 2+ years
Experience with ARM as well as experiences in SBIOS features developing specific platforms. (MMIO, SMBus, IPMI, IOAPIC will be plus)
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