GPU Boot & Security Firmware Engineer (Senior)

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced System Software Engineer to develop boot, firmware, and low-level software for next-generation SoCs and GPUs. You will work across automotive, embedded, and data center platforms, collaborating with architecture, software, and hardware teams to secure and optimize the boot stack.

The role requires a degree in EE/CS/CE, 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in bare-metal firmware (PCIE, ACPI, ARM/RISC-V), C programming,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of proven experience in relevant roles.
• Proficiency in bare-metal firmware development, particularly with PCIE, ACPI and ARM/RISC-V technologies.
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessors, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, DMA, etc).
• Expertise in C programming languages, coupled with outstanding debugging skills.
• Defensive security programming skills
• We are seeking candidates with excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate SOC & GPU Boot and Security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.
• Participate actively in the new silicon lifecycle, spanning pre-silicon simulation/emulation to silicon power-on bring-up phases.
• Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Boot stack, ensuring detailed operation.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, software, and hardware build teams to improve the next generation of NVIDIA System-on-Chips.

Skills

Bare-metal firmware

PCIE

ACPI

ARM/RISC-V

C programming

Debugging

Security programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced System Software Engineer to develop boot, firmware, and low-level software for next-generation SoCs and GPUs. You will work across automotive, embedded, and data center platforms, collaborating with architecture, software, and hardware teams to secure and optimize the boot stack.

The role requires a degree in EE/CS/CE, 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in bare-metal firmware (PCIE, ACPI, ARM/RISC-V), C programming,