Senior Offensive Security Engineer – Data Center Systems

Details

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software and a background in security to join the Server Platform Software team. You will focus on offensive security efforts for our Data Center Systems, such as NVIDIA HGX, DGX, and MGX.

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. If you are creative, passionate, and self-motivated, this role offers the chance to work on security for GPU-accelerated data center systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in Data Center Systems using both static and dynamic analysis.
• Fix bugs in close cooperation with development teams.
• Ensure the quality and robustness of pre-release products.
• Evangelize tools, practices, and plans to increase product reliability and security.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in a security engineering or vulnerability researcher role; 4+ years of meaningful software engineering experience.
• Exceptional programming skills in C and ARM assembly; strong Python skills.
• Experience auditing network appliances, Linux applications, and embedded firmware.
• Experience with secure coding practices and tooling, including static analysis tools such as Coverity, IKOS, and Checkmarx and dynamic analysis tools such as AFL, Peach, Bullseye, and LDRA.
• Knowledge of modern server architecture, hypervisor security research, and firmware analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.

Ways to Stand Out

• Background in reverse engineering and exploitation.
• Experience with micro-architecture, programmable pin-outs, or trusted computing.
• Experience and familiarity with GPU-accelerated computing systems and decomposing/ completing complex technical tasks.
• Published CVEs, security analysis, or related work samples.
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (Level 4): 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.
• Base salary range (Level 5): 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Application Deadline

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 2025.

Equal Opportunity

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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.