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# Senior Security Software Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Secure Coding, Security Software, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-security-software-engineer-santa-clara-ca-usa-58895109

## About the Role

automation and software quality * Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations * Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence * Contribute to NVIDIA's security strategy and roadmap Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience * Minimum 5 years in security software engineering * Proven track record in security solutions for complex environments * Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, CPU/system architecture, secure coding practices * Experience with AI tooling and security assessment tools/methodologies * Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills * Strong written and verbal communication abilities Key requirements * equity * benefits * career growth * competitive compensation

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Senior Security Software Engineer at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, you will shape the security of Tegra SOC and advance NVIDIA's AI-enabled products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robust security features into cutting-edge hardware and software. You'll perform security assessments, code reviews, and help strengthen the silicon lifecycle from pre-silicon to power-on. This role offers meaningful impact by advancing industry-leading security standards while mentoring engineers and contributing to the security roadmap. Compensation / Benefits * Develop and implement advanced security software for Tegra SOC with high performance and reliability * Collaborate with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams to integrate security features into products * Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and fix vulnerabilities * Lead pre-silicon lifecycle activities (simulation/emulation, test validation, bring-up) and improve test automation and software quality * Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulations * Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence * Contribute to NVIDIA's security strategy and roadmap Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience * Minimum 5 years in security software engineering * Proven track record in security solutions for complex environments * Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, CPU/system architecture, secure coding practices * Experience with AI tooling and security assessment tools/methodologies * Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills * Strong written and verbal communication abilities Key requirements * equity * benefits * career growth * competitive compensation


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