Senior System Firmware Engineer - SoC and GPU

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is developing technologies for AI, accelerated computing, computer graphics, gaming, robotics, and self-driving vehicles. The team is seeking a senior firmware engineer to help define and develop system-on-chip and graphics processing unit firmware and software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and System Architecture teams to define end-to-end solutions.
Define firmware architecture for new products and features at the core of NVIDIA's SoC and GPU firmware and software.
Lead the development and implementation of strategic technologies, including functional safety, security, and next-generation SoC and GPU capabilities.
Drive technical direction across multiple teams while ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high-quality firmware architecture.
Work collaboratively within a diverse team with experience across a range of technologies, with an emphasis on the semiconductor industry.

Requirements

Understanding of Windows kernel-mode drivers and device firmware.
Track record of solving complex problems with C, C++, or related languages.
Experience with virtual memory management, interrupt handling, and other low-level system software functionality.
Collaborative demeanor and ability to consider new insights and alternative solutions to sophisticated problems.
Proven track record in firmware and/or software engineering.
Excellent communication skills and a team-player mentality.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant software experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with system and chip bring-up.
Background with virtualization technologies and containers.
Graphics programming knowledge.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is $184,000–$287,500 for Level 4 and $224,000–$356,500 for Level 5. Base salary is determined by location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The role also includes eligibility for equity and benefits.

Applications will be accepted at least until September 26, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer.