Formal Verification Engineer - Firmware

Details

We are now seeking a Formal Verification Engineer, focusing on firmware verification. In this role you will be instrumental in ensuring the correctness, security, and reliability of low-level software that drives the next generation of computing performance. This position is ideal for an individual passionate about applying advanced formal methods to solve complex firmware verification and hardware–firmware co-verification challenges at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level, mathematically precise models and specifications for complex firmware behaviors (e.g., security protocols, memory management, boot sequencing) using formal specification techniques.
• Apply various formal verification techniques, including Model Checking, Theorem Proving, and Equivalence Checking, to verify firmware correctness.
• Focus on the interface between hardware and firmware, formally verifying critical handshakes, register accesses, and control flows.
• Develop abstract models of hardware components (e.g., MMIO registers, state machines) required for firmware verification.
• Analyze counterexamples generated by formal tools to identify root causes of design/firmware flaws.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new formal verification methodologies, tools, and algorithms to improve efficiency and coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience (Ph.D. is a plus).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in formal verification of hardware, software, or embedded systems.
• Good understanding of the principles of Model Checking and/or Theorem Proving.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ (for firmware analysis) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Direct experience verifying critical firmware components such as Boot ROM/BIOS, Security Enclaves, Power Management, or Interrupt Controllers.
• Experience with specialized techniques like Abstract Interpretation, SAT/SMT Solvers, or employing formal approaches in security-critical code.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and comparable pay):
  • Level 2: 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD per year
  • Level 3: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD per year
• Eligible for equity and benefits (link provided in original posting).

Other Information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 26, 2025.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate 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.