Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/16/2026
Compensation
$124,000 - $241,500 per year
Job description
As a Tegra System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be integral to developing the next generation of computing systems that power AI and self-driving cars. You will work in a dynamic team environment in Santa Clara, CA, focusing on system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack. Your contributions will help maintain NVIDIA's legacy of innovation and performance. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in embedded systems.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with embedded systems and device driver development.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and computer architecture concepts such as MMU, Cache Coherency, TLB, Timers, ISRs.
- Knowledge of ARM trusted components, bootloaders, hypervisors, or UEFI is a plus.
- Knowledge in Safety and Security standards such as ISO26262, CERT-C, and MISRA-C would be a plus.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Proficiency in using agentic AI tools for producing high quality and performant systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, craft, and develop system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack.
- Engage in sophisticated and next generation CPU architecture that drives the Tegra platform.
- Collaborate with the upstream community to develop software for the latest ARM technologies.
- Solve complex issues around power, performance, and security in the Trusted Framework Stack.
- Participate in architectural explorations including feasibility studies and CPU performance analysis.
- Perform development and bring-up activities for next-generation Tegra SOC hardware and systems.
- Develop highly performant low level device drivers for NVIDIA's Tegra platforms.
- Review architecture documents and take the design from specification to 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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