System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware

NVIDIA is hiring a System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $124k-$196k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Uefi and Acpi.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Develop and debug UEFI firmware and low-level system software for next-generation hardware platforms.

CUefiAcpiLinux Kernel

firmwarelow-level-programmingdebuggingsystem-software

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. In addition to the world's most versatile and performant GPUs, we are building industry leading CPUs for the embedded, automotive and data center markets. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for great people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.

We are now hiring a System Software Engineer for the UEFI Firmware team! You will be heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce our world-class products, and will follow the project all the way through the development process to deployment in gaming consoles, servers, and AI devices that are used throughout the world.

What you'll be doing:

Features/code development for UEFI firmware
Document code flow, data flow, and architecture for UEFI Firmware
Debug and root cause UEFI Firmware issues thru creative thinking
Support simulation and FPGA environment bringup for UEFI Firmware
Drive and resolve issues independently across teams and disciplines
Plan and execute pre and post silicon verification of UEFI firmware
Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe

What we need to see:

BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in low-level operating system functionality, specifically in areas of ARM technologies and programming is invaluable
Superb C programming and debugging skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Experience with UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, Linux kernel are preferred
Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device drivers
Experience working with AI development tools

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and enjoy having fun, 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:
124,000 USD – 195,500 USD for Level 2; and 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 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

System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware at NVIDIA rates 10 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $124k-$196k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

FirmwareLow Level ProgrammingDebuggingSystem SoftwareCUefiAcpiLinux Kernel

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Pay

This job starts at: $124k
Typical software engineer job: $168k

This posting starts 26% below the typical software engineer job. See software engineer jobs

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