Senior Systems Software Security Engineer – Data Center Systems, Senior Systems Software Securi[...]

NVIDIA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 235,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Systems Software Security Engineer in Denver, Colorado. This role involves delivering essential security features for Data Center systems, engaging with teams to drive implementations, and innovating security solutions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, 5+ years of firmware security experience, and strong communication skills. Candidates will find a competitive salary range from $148,000 to $235,750, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
• Experience with software development and lifecycle standards.
• Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security features for NVIDIA's Data Center business.
• Engage with NVIDIA teams to drive implementation of security features.
• Design and deliver innovations for securing AI Data Center systems.

Skills

Software and firmware security engineering experience

Security fundamentals comprehension

Python and scripting

System programming

Collaboration and communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Senior Systems Software Security Engineer – Data Center Systems

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software security to join the Data Center Systems Software team. In this role, you will focus on securing NVIDIA’s Data Center Systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering security features required for the success of NVIDIA’s Data Center business.
• Engaging with NVIDIA teams and partners to drive implementation and deployment of security features and systems.
• Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations to secure AI Data Center systems with focus on Root of Trust (RoT) for boot, attestation, recovery, Out-of-Band management, debug, and overall security firmware development.
• Designing and developing optimized security solutions using and following industry standards such as OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish, NIST SP800-193 and CNSA2.0.

What We Need To See

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
• Excellent comprehension of security fundamentals.
• Experience with software development and lifecycle standards, e.g. threat modeling, unit testing, incident response, code audit, CI/CD etc.
• Experience in python, scripting and system programming.
• Background with modern server architectures.
• Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.
• Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• In-depth familiarity with data center server architecture. In-depth understanding of the different deployment models for GPUs (e.g., HPC, AI cluster, single- or multi-GPU servers).
• Experience in Data Center modern networking architectures. Contribution to industry open-source security initiatives or standards. Experience in Data Center firmware and software management architecture.
• In-depth understanding of the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Experience in Linux and application security.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• Job ID: JR2004966
• Application deadline: November 19, 2025

Benefits

Base salary ranges are $148,000–$235,750 for Level 3 and $184,000–$287,500 for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.