GPU SW Security PSIRT Lead

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 357,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a highly motivated security engineer to anchor PSIRT for the GPU Software team in Santa Clara, CA. You will own PSIRT, coordinate vulnerability responses, and lead technical investigations across a large software organization.

The role requires strong C programming skills, experience with embedded systems or device drivers, and the ability to communicate risk to engineering and leadership.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 12+ years of vulnerability management or PSIRT experience in complex organizations
• Ability to articulate security issues to engineers and management
• Strong C skills with embedded systems or device drivers experience
• Proven ability to reproduce crashes, identify root causes, and debug vulnerabilities

Responsibilities

• Own GPU-SW PSIRT as central point of contact for engineering teams
• Draft CVSS, CVE, CWE details and prioritize cases by severity and impact
• Reproduce vulnerabilities, determine root causes, and lead urgent zero-day responses
• Coordinate remediation, identify owners from logs, track bugs and SLAs
• Develop risk dashboards, automate triage and scoring, train engineers on PSIRT processes

Skills

C programming

PSIRT experience

Vulnerability management

Kernel debugging

Embedded systems

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

GCC

GDB

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology— and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are searching for a highly motivated security engineer to join the GPU Software team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will anchor PSIRT and security responses for the largest, most diverse SW organization within NVIDIA.

What you'll be doing:

• Program leadership - Own GPU-SW PSIRT as the central point of contact for engineering teams. Communicate risks, advocate for PSIRT priorities, and report metrics to security leadership.
• Triage & prioritization - Assess report validity and severity, including working with HW Security. Draft CVSS, CVE, CWE details. Prioritize cases by technical severity, media attention, and business impact, and challenge unsupported claims.
• Technical investigation - Reproduce vulnerabilities, determine root causes, and recommend fixes. Lead urgent zero-day responses.
• Remediation coordination - Identify owners from sparse crash logs, track bugs, communicate and ensure SLAs.
• Tooling & enablement - Develop risk dashboards, automate triage, routing, and scoring with LLMs. Train engineers on PSIRT processes and vulnerability response.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree 12+ years of vulnerability management or PSIRT experience in complex organizations.
• Ability to clearly articulate security issues and practical consequences to diverse levels of engineering and management.
• Strong C programming skills with hands-on experience in embedded systems or device drivers.
• Proven track record to debug crashes, reproduce vulnerabilities, and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with system architecture fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA)..

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Performed as a PSIRT lead in a large organization with complex communication requirements.
• Offensive security, debugging experience in kernel, drivers, fw.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy agentic workflows.
• Experience with inner workings of toolchains such as GCC, GDB.
• Experience with embedded system SW concepts, e.g.: RTOS and overlay programming models.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/ Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 2, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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