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# Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Durham, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Firmware, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System on a Chip, System Software, Virtual Memory, Virtualization Technology, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Information Technology, Windows Kernel
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-system-firmware-engineer-soc-and-gpu-durham-ca--5c350fe1-4a65-4fb3-b834-5f4666add3dc

## About the Role

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Computer Firmware, Systems Engineering, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Autonomous Driving Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), System Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Firmware, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), * Understanding of Windows Kernel-mode Drivers and Device Firmware

 * Track record of success in solving complex problems with C, C++, or related languages.
 * Experience with virtual memory management, interrupt handling, and other low-level system software functionality.
 * Collaborative demeanor with ability to consider new insights and alternative solutions to sophisticated problems!
 * Proven track record in firmware and/or software engineering
 * Excellent communicator and a team-player mentality
 * BS or a higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
 * 8+ years of relevant software experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Experience with system and chip bring up
 * Background with virtualization technologies and containers
 * Graphics programming knowledge (not required, but advantageous)

## Description

* Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and System Architecture teams to define end-to-end solutions.
 * Define the firmware architecture for new products and features at the core of NVIDIA's SOC and GPU firmware and software.
 * Lead the development and implementation of strategic technologies, including functional safety, security, and next-generation system-on-chip and graphics processing unit capabilities.
 * Drive technical direction across multiple teams while ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high-quality firmware architecture.
 * We are close knit, diverse group, with experience across a range of technologies, with emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Our team members are all integral parts of the team, sharing in our successes and challenges.