Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $184k-$288k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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AI in this role

For a quarter century and beyond, NVIDIA has driven innovation in computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s driven by outstanding technology—and exceptional people.

Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Join our team and discover how you can develop a lasting impact on the world.

What you'll be doing:

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.

What we need to see:

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)

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU at NVIDIA rates 27 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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