Senior System Firmware Architect – SOC & GPU (Equity Options)

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Firmware Engineer to define end-to-end firmware for SOC and GPU products in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You will lead architecture, safety, and security initiatives to advance next-generation hardware capabilities.

The role emphasizes deep low-level software expertise, strong C/C++ skills, and a track record in firmware development. This on-site Santa Clara opportunity offers a competitive salary and equity benefits.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Windows kernel-mode drivers and device firmware.
• Strong C/C++ or related language skills.
• Experience with virtual memory management and interrupt handling.
• Proven track record in firmware or software engineering.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• BS or higher in CS/CE or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant software experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and System Architecture teams to define end-to-end solutions.
• Define the firmware architecture for new products and features at the core of NVIDIA's SOC and GPU firmware and software.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic technologies, including functional safety, security, and next-generation SoC/GPU capabilities.
• Drive technical direction across multiple teams while ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high-quality firmware architecture.

Skills

Windows kernel-mode drivers

Device firmware

C/C++

Virtual memory management

Interrupt handling

Low-level system software

Firmware engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

BS/CS or CE degree

8+ years experience

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Firmware Engineer to define end-to-end firmware for SOC and GPU products in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You will lead architecture, safety, and security initiatives to advance next-generation hardware capabilities.

The role emphasizes deep low-level software expertise, strong C/C++ skills, and a track record in firmware development. This on-site Santa Clara opportunity offers a competitive salary and equity benefits.