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Senior System Software Engineer - CPU SoC Boot Firmware

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/1/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking energetic and technologically savvy engineers to join the Chips System Software team, focusing on architecting and developing boot firmware for flagship CPUs used in high-compute platforms. The role requires strong programming skills in C and Python, along with a solid understanding of operating systems, kernel programming, and hardware architecture. Candidates should also be familiar with automotive functionality safety and security standards. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a diverse and supportive environment.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant proven experience
  • Strong proficiency in C and Python programming and debugging skills
  • Detailed and extensive experience with Linux kernel software is required
  • Experience in embedded software development and verification process, with bootloaders experience a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Build robust features for core boot firmware established by protective and security guidelines
  • Define, decompose, and verify functional/safety requirements and architecture
  • Perform failure analysis (FMEA/DFA) on Bootloader functionality and architecture
  • Collaborate with internal and external team members to develop partnerships
  • Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout
  • Support silicon verification, features development, and post-silicon productization

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

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