System Software Engineer – Embedded Power Management (RDSS Intern)
NVIDIAJob Title
System Software Engineer 3 Embedded Power Management (RDSS Intern)
Role Summary
Internship role on the Embedded Power Management team working on Tegra SoC and other NVIDIA embedded platforms. The role focuses on implementing and validating power and thermal management features in Linux kernel and user-space components.
The intern will collaborate with power architects, hardware and software engineers to support power estimation, optimization, and related system-level validation.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship (RDSS Intern). This is a 2027 RDSS program position; confirm local eligibility with your district office before applying.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities for this internship include:
- Develop and implement power and thermal management features in the Linux kernel and user-space software.
- Work with Tegra SoC and other embedded NVIDIA platforms to integrate power-management functionality.
- Collaborate with power architects, hardware teams, and software engineers on power estimation and performance/power optimization.
- Perform system-level debugging and validation of power management behavior on embedded platforms.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Software development experience with a significant focus on Linux.
- Strong C programming and debugging skills for both Linux kernel and user-space code.
- Experience with embedded systems and ARM processor platforms.
- System-level debugging skills and practical problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience contributing to or working with the Linux/open-source software community.
- Familiarity with Linux power-management features (scheduler, DVFS, runtime PM, suspend-to-RAM) and factors affecting platform power efficiency.
Education Requirements
MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related software/hardware engineering field is listed as the expected qualification for this role. Also note the position is part of NVIDIA's 2027 RDSS program and candidates should confirm local eligibility.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
