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. This role involves working on high-compute platforms for automotive and data center applications. Candidates will need strong programming skills in C and Python, along with a solid understanding of operating systems and hardware architecture. The team values collaboration and aims to build robust features while adhering to safety and security guidelines.

• 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

• 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
• Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout
• Conduct silicon verification, features development followed by post Silicon support and productization

• 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.