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# Senior Firmware Engineer - GPU

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,788.0 - $128,682.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Booting (BIOS), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Firmware, PCI Express, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, PIC Microcontroller, Caching, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59184262-senior-firmware-engineer-gpu

## About the Role

We're looking for an experienced System Software Engineer to help develop the boot, firmware, and software solutions focused on safeguarding that power NVIDIA's next-generation SoCs. This is an opportunity to work on challenging low-level system software, collaborate with world-class engineering teams, and help bring innovative silicon from concept to production. We're seeking someone who is passionate about system software, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and thrives in a collaborative environment., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).

 * 5+ years of proven experience in relevant roles.
 * Proficiency in bare-metal firmware development, particularly with PCIE, ACPI and ARM/RISC-V technologies.
 * Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessors, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, DMA, etc).
 * Expertise in C programming languages, coupled with outstanding debugging skills.
 * Defensive security programming skills
 * We are seeking candidates with excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Familiarity with Boot Process intricacies on sophisticated SoCs.
 * Understanding of GPU software kernel driver and firmware
 * Experience in Pre-Silicon/Post-Silicon bring up of complex SoCs
 * Used GenAI based workflows for System SW development and debugging
 * Experience working with 3rd party SOC vendors and their software

## Description

* Design, develop, and validate SOC & GPU Boot and Security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.
 * Participate actively in the new silicon lifecycle, spanning pre-silicon simulation/emulation to silicon power-on bring-up phases.
 * Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Boot stack, ensuring detailed operation.
 * Collaborate closely with architecture, software, and hardware build teams to improve the next generation of NVIDIA System-on-Chips.


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