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NVIDIA

System Software Engineer - Trusted Firmware

NVIDIA
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onsite senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 19 Aug 2026

Description

As a Tegra System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the next generation of computing. Our team is dedicated to developing world-class systems and solutions that power everything from AI to self-driving cars.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, craft, and develop system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack - Hafnium, TF-A, RMM.
  • Work with sophisticated and next-generation CPU architecture that drives our Tegra platform.
  • Collaborate with the upstream community to develop software for the latest ARM technologies, such as Confidential Compute, and help drive improvements to various specs like PSCI, FFA, RMI.
  • Solve complex issues around power, performance, and security in the Trusted Framework Stack.
  • Participate in architectural explorations, including feasibility studies, safety evaluations, and CPU performance analysis.
  • Perform development and bring-up activities for next-generation Tegra SOC hardware and systems.
  • Develop highly performant low-level device drivers for Nvidia's Tegra platforms, maintaining our world-class standards.
  • Review architecture documents and take the design from spec to productization.

Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with embedded systems and device driver development.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and computer architecture concepts such as MMU, Cache Coherency, TLB, Timers, ISRs.
  • Knowledge of ARM trusted components or bootloaders or hypervisors or UEFI is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Safety and Security standards such as ISO26262, CERT-C, and MISRA-C would be a plus.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Proficiency in using agentic AI tools for producing high-quality and performant systems.

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity eligibility