Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced firmware/software engineer to define end-to-end firmware architectures for SOCs and GPUs. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and system teams to lead the development of strategic technologies including functional safety and security, driving direction across multiple teams.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with Windows kernel-mode drivers and low-level systems.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant software experience.
• Understanding of Windows kernel-mode drivers and device firmware.
• Proven track record in firmware and/or software engineering.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system architecture teams to define end-to-end solutions.
• Define firmware architecture for core SOC and GPU firmware and software.
• Lead development of strategic technologies including functional safety and security.
• Drive technical direction across teams for scalable firmware architecture.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Windows kernel drivers

Firmware development

Low-level systems

Team collaboration

Memory management

Debugging

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

GDB

Embedded tooling

Version control

Job description

For a quarter century and beyond, NVIDIA has driven innovation in computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s driven by outstanding technology—and exceptional 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. Join our team and discover how you can develop a lasting impact on the world.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 system-on-chip and graphics processing unit capabilities.
• Drive technical direction across multiple teams while ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high-quality firmware architecture.

We are close knit, diverse group, with experience across a range of technologies, with emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Our team members are all integral parts of the team, sharing in our successes and challenges.

What we need to see:

• Understanding of Windows Kernel-mode Drivers and Device Firmware
• Track record of success in solving complex problems with C, C++, or related languages.
• Experience with virtual memory management, interrupt handling, and other low-level system software functionality.
• Collaborative demeanor with ability to consider new insights and alternative solutions to sophisticated problems!
• Proven track record in firmware and/or software engineering
• Excellent communicator and a team-player mentality
• BS or a higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant software experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with system and chip bring up
• Background with virtualization technologies and containers
• Graphics programming knowledge (not required, but advantageous)

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 26, 2026.

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