Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU
NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
Santa Clara, CA, Durham, NC$184k - $287.5kfull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Senior firmware engineer focused on SOC and GPU firmware, driving end-to-end solutions with hardware, software, and system architecture teams. Leads development of strategic technologies (functional safety, security, and next-gen SoC/GPU capabilities) and defines firmware architecture for NVIDIA SOC and GPU products.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:Windows Kernel-mode DriversC/C++Low-level system software functionality
Benefits
- equity
- benefits
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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