Firmware Engineer, SoC Boot & Power (Embedded)

NVIDIA; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and secure low-level C firmware for the Boot and Power Management Processor (BPMP) across the Tegra SoC lifecycle. You will work at the heart of the system, optimizing boot sequencing, power management, and thermal control for world-class devices.

You will partner with hardware, software, and safety teams across distributed sites to diagnose high-priority issues, write tests, and drive reliable operation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency in C and memory-mapped I/O concepts.
• Experience with SoC boot flows and BPMP/firmware.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills across distributed teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows for code/testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize low-level C firmware for BPMP across the Tegra SoC lifecycle.
• Diagnose and debug high-priority issues, working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and safety teams across distributed sites.
• Write unit/integration tests and perform validation on emulation platforms and hardware.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Low-level C

Memory-mapped I/O

Boot/Power management

Cross-team collaboration

Debugging

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and secure low-level C firmware for the Boot and Power Management Processor (BPMP) across the Tegra SoC lifecycle. You will work at the heart of the system, optimizing boot sequencing, power management, and thermal control for world-class devices.

You will partner with hardware, software, and safety teams across distributed sites to diagnose high-priority issues, write tests, and drive reliable operation.