Senior Firmware Engineer

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Communication @ 7 Debugging GPU Leadership @ 4 Software Development @ 4 Technical Leadership @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a resourceful, highly motivated engineer experienced in microcontroller system software to join the Tegra System Software group. The team develops system software for NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs and works closely with system software, hardware, and partner organizations on product development.

Responsibilities

Guide the creation of RTOS firmware operating on embedded microcontrollers within NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs.
Partner with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and schedules, and translate them into development roadmaps and detailed team plans.
Contribute across the system software lifecycle, including chip POR, pre-silicon development, silicon bring-up, and production.
Implement low-level drivers and ensure effective debugging of system software.
Collaborate with ASIC designers to develop next-generation microcontrollers integrated into NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant system software development experience.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, processor ISAs, and microcontroller fundamentals, including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA.
Proven experience with C and assembly programming, including development of complex, secure, and efficient microcontroller firmware.
Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with on-site and remote teams.
Ability to communicate effectively across geographies in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
Self-starter with strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience productizing firmware with an embedded RTOS such as SafeRTOS on ARM or RISC-V microcontrollers.
Practical knowledge of linkers and linker scripts.
Previous technical leadership experience.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted at least until November 9, 2026.