Senior System Software Engineer, Tegra Boot

NVIDIA Ltd.
Santa Clara, United States of America
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 288K

Job location

Santa Clara, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Booting (BIOS)
Computer Programming
Computer Engineering
Data Centers
Software Debugging
Device Drivers
Embedded C
Firmware
Python
PCI Express
ISO/IEC 15504
Reduced Instruction Set Computing
RSA (Cryptosystem)
System Software
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Software Verification
Spark
Information Technology
Modeling and Simulation
Bare Metal
U-Boot

Job description

  • Build, develop, and validate Tegra Boot and Security firmware across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.
  • Participate in the full silicon lifecycle, from pre-silicon simulation/emulation to silicon power-on.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Tegra Boot Firmware stack.
  • Collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware teams to advance NVIDIA's next-generation SoCs.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, Do you have a Master's degree?, NVIDIA is looking for Senior System Software Engineers to join our Tegra system software group. The ideal candidate excels in autonomous workflows in firmware development. They demonstrate strong proficiency in embedded C and Python scripting. They also have a deep understanding of operating systems, kernel programming, and hardware architecture. You will partner with hardware and software teams to invent, develop, and debug the Tegra system software stack, aiding devices from early modeling and simulation to deployment for customers., * Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • 3+ years of proven experience.
  • Proficiency in bare-metal firmware and device driver development, especially ARM/RISC-V.
  • Strong understanding of applied cryptography, secure boot, and embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C and Python; strong debugging abilities.
  • Defensive security programming skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Experience with AI-enabled workflows.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Familiarity with boot process intricacies on advanced SoCs.
  • Experience with automotive safety/security standards (ISO26262, ASPICE, ISO21434).
  • Exposure to Ada/SPARK or Rust programming, and formal software verification.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (ECDSA, RSA, ML-DSA, AES).
  • Experience with IO interfaces (UART, SPI, USB, PCIe).

Benefits & conditions

4.24.2 out of 5 stars 2788 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051 $152,000 - $287,500 a year - Full-time, Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

About the company

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

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