Senior System Software Engineer, Display Security

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and independent system software engineer with a security background to join the SOC System Software organization. The role supports SOC-based product lines including autonomous vehicles, robotics, consumer graphics, and edge AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) activities across SoC-based projects, including feature roadmaps, protocol implementation, compliance certification, and delivery across chips, platforms, and products.
• Develop and maintain secure-engine firmware on a RISC-V-based secure processor.
• Deliver end-to-end HDCP solutions across software stacks spanning Linux, Android for automotive, and consumer platforms.
• Drive firmware production-signing readiness, rollback-prevention strategies, and key-provisioning workflows.
• Serve as the security primary contact for the team, leading threat modeling, static analysis, vulnerability tracking and remediation, and security compliance across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning hardware design, boot firmware, power management, validation, and GPU display to align architecture and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or system software development.
• Strong RISC-V or embedded processor firmware development experience, including privilege-level isolation and secure boot.
• Deep understanding of cryptography and security protocols, specifically HDCP 1.x/2.x authentication, key management, and repeater topology.
• Strong familiarity with HDCP integration with display protocols such as HDMI and DisplayPort.
• Consistent record of leading cross-team technical initiatives from architecture through certification and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HDCP compliance certification.
• Experience with SoC-level system integration, including firewalls, fuse controllers, privilege isolation, and secure carveouts.
• Experience productizing DRM protocols such as Widevine and PlayReady.
• Familiarity with automotive security standards including ISO 21434 and UN R155.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary depends on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Applications will be accepted at least until October 20, 2026.