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NVIDIA

Senior GPU System Software Engineer

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 8 Aug 2026

Description

NVIDIA is searching for a Senior GPU System Software Engineer to join the SOC System Software organization. The successful candidate will design, develop, and validate SOC & GPU Boot and Security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and validate SOC & GPU Boot and Security software across multiple platforms.
  • Participate in the new silicon lifecycle, from pre-silicon simulation to silicon power-on bring-up phases.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Boot stack.
  • Collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware design teams to enhance NVIDIA System-on-Chips.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • 5+ years of 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.
  • Expertise in C programming languages and outstanding debugging skills.
  • Defensive security programming skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Boot Process intricacies on sophisticated SoCs.
  • Understanding of GPU software kernel driver and firmware.
  • Experience in Pre-Silicon/Post-Silicon bring-up of complex SoCs.
  • Experience with GenAI-based workflows for System SW development and debugging.
  • Experience working with 3rd party SOC vendors and their software.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity and benefits.

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