System Software Engineer - Trusted Firmware

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 152.000 - 242.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, USA, is seeking a Tegra System Software Engineer to design and implement system software for ARM Trusted Firmware Stack and related interfaces. You will build reusable AI-assisted workflows, evaluate changes for correctness and security, and collaborate across firmware and system software domains to advance the Tegra platform.

We value 5+ years in system software, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with firmware or kernel-level software.

Formación

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in system software development.
• Strong software engineering in C or C++ and debugging low-level software.
• Experience with firmware, embedded software, kernel-level software, or other hardware-adjacent system software.

Responsabilidades

• Design, craft and develop system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack.
• Create reusable workflow components linking AI assistants to engineering context and systems.
• Define validation steps for AI-assisted work and evaluate changes for correctness and security.
• Work across firmware and system software interfaces, including early boot and power management.
• Engage with upstream community to develop software for ARM technologies such as Confidential Compute.

Conocimientos

C/C++

Firmware

AI-assisted tools

RAG models

Educación

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation that is 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 worlds best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in an inclusive, 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. Are you ready to be part of an inclusive team thats driving the future of technology? As a Tegra System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the next generation of computing. Our team is dedicated to developing world-class systems and solutions that power everything from AI to self-driving cars. Join us in Santa Clara, CA, USA, and contribute to projects that are as ambitious as they are impactful. Your work will help us continue our legacy of flawless innovation and outstanding performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing, crafting and developing system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack. Build and improve agentic workflows for trusted firmware engineering, spanning tasks such as codebase exploration, change planning, implementation support, bring-up, debugging, test execution, and documentation.
• Create reusable workflow components, tools, or skills that connect AI assistants to approved engineering context and systems, such as source repositories, technical documentation, issue trackers, build environments, and test infrastructure.
• Define clear validation and review steps for AI-assisted work. Evaluate generated changes and results for correctness, security, reliability, and maintainability before they are integrated.
• Work across firmware and system software interfaces, including early boot, EL3 runtime services, power management, operating system and hypervisors. Involving in sophisticated and next generation CPU architecture that drives our Tegra platform.
• Work with upstream community to develop software for latest ARM technologies such as Confidential Compute and help drive improvements to various specs such as PSCI, FFA, RMI.
• Participate in architectural explorations which include feasibility studies, safety evaluations and CPU performance analysis.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in system software development.
• Strong software engineering experience in C or C++ and the ability to debug low-level software.
• Experience developing or integrating firmware, embedded software, kernel-level software, or other hardware- adjacent system software.
• Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and computer architecture concepts such as MMU, Cache Coherency, TLB, Timers, ISRs is a must.
• Knowledge in Safety and Security standards such as ISO26262, CERT-C and MISRA-C would be a plus.
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools for software engineering tasks such as firmware debugging, regression triage, log analysis, test generation and technical research.
• Experience building AI agents or engineering assistants using retrieval-augmented generation, tool use or function calling, agent skills, or multi-step orchestration is a plus.

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 other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 2026.

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.