Senior CPU SoC Boot Firmware Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to join the Tegra Core Firmware team working on boot firmware for the CPU/SoC.

You will design, implement, and verify boot features, with emphasis on ARM boot sequences, Linux kernel responsibilities, and safety/security considerations in automotive silicon.

The role requires strong C and Python skills, pre-silicon validation, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for building robust platforms.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant proven experience in boot firmware development.
• Experience in low-level boot firmware development, specifically ARM technologies and programming, and bare metal is valuable.
• Excellent C and Python programming and debugging skills.
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel software is required.
• Experience in automotive software development and verification under the V-model is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build robust features for Tegra core boot firmware under the safety/security V-model.
• Define, decompose and verify functional/safety requirements and architecture.
• Perform failure analysis (FMEA/DFA) on bootloader functionality and architecture.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to develop partnerships.
• Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout.
• Support silicon validation and post-silicon activities.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

ARM architecture

Linux kernel

Boot firmware

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in EE/CS/CE

Tools

Bare metal

ARM tooling

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to join the Tegra Core Firmware team working on boot firmware for the CPU/SoC.

You will design, implement, and verify boot features, with emphasis on ARM boot sequences, Linux kernel responsibilities, and safety/security considerations in automotive silicon.

The role requires strong C and Python skills, pre-silicon validation, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for building robust platforms.