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# GPU System Software Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Firmware, Hardware Design, PCI Express, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Security Software, Systems Architecture, System Software, PIC Microcontroller, Caching, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub33470-JR2022837

## About the Role

What we need to see: + 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.

## Description

What you'll be doing: + 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 design teams to enhance the next generation of NVIDIA System-on-Chips.