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Senior System Software Engineer - CPU SoC Boot Firmware

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA, Boulder, CO$152k - $241.5kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior system software engineer role focused on boot firmware for flagship CPUs used in automotive, data center, and critical applications. Requires strong C/Python skills, OS/kernel knowledge, hardware understanding, and experience with safety/security standards in semiconductor projects.

Responsibilities

  • As a member of the Chips System firmware team, you will build robust features for core boot firmware established by protective and security guidelines.
  • Definition, decomposition and verification of functional/safety requirements and architecture.
  • Perform failure analysis (FMEA/DFA) on Bootloader functionality and architecture.
  • Collaboration with internal and external team members to develop partnerships.
  • Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout.
  • Silicon verification, features development followed by post Silicon support and productization.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant proven experience
  • Experience in embedded software development, specifically in areas of ARM technologies and programming is invaluable and on bare metal an additional plus
  • Strong proficiency in C and Python programming and debugging skills
  • A strong desire to continuously improve processes and tools for productivity at speed of light through AI tools
  • Detailed and extensive experience with Linux kernel software is required
  • Experience in embedded software development and verification process, with bootloaders experience a plus
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Skills

Required:C programmingPython programmingLinux kernel softwareARM technologiesEmbedded software development

Benefits

  • Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
  • You will also be eligible for equity and benefits
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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