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Senior System Firmware Engineer - SOC and GPU

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

This role at NVIDIA involves collaborating with various teams to define end-to-end solutions and lead the development of firmware architecture for new products. The team focuses on strategic technologies such as functional safety and security within the semiconductor industry. Candidates will work in a diverse and supportive environment, contributing to innovative projects that push the boundaries of computing. The position requires a strong background in firmware and software engineering, along with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

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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