NVIDIA

Technology

SeniorSystemSoftwareEngineer,TegraBootStack

$152–288k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior System Software Engineer, Tegra Boot Stack at NVIDIA. Skills: Tegra system software stack, firmware development, device driver development, C, Python, operating systems, kernel programming, hardware architecture. Build, develop, and validate Tegra Boot and Security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms. Participate in the full silicon lifecycle, from pre-silicon simulationulation to silicon power-on”

What You'll Achieve.

aiding devices from early modeling and simulation to deployment for customers

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

debugging abilities; Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Tegra Boot stack

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency in bare-metal firmware and device driver development, especially ARM/RISC-V, understanding of applied cryptography, secure boot, and embedded systems, Proficiency in C and debugging abilities, Defensive security programming skills, Excellent verbal and written communication, Experience with AI-enabled workflows

Nice to Have

Familiarity with boot process intricacies on advanced SoCs, Experience with automotive safety/security standards (ISO26262, ASPICE, ISO21434), Exposure to Ada/SPARK or Rust programming, and formal software verification, Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (ECDSA, RSA, ML-DSA, AES), Experience with IO interfaces (UART, SPI, USB, PCIe)

What You'll Do.

and validate Tegra Boot and Security software across Automotive

and Data Center platforms

Participate in the full silicon lifecycle

from pre-silicon simulationulation to silicon power-on

and resolve issues within the Tegra Boot stack

Collaborate with architecture

and hardware teams to advance NVIDIA’s next-generation SoCs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner with hardware and software teams; Collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware teams

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication

Full Job Description

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s motivated by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. NVIDIA is looking for Senior System Software Engineers to join our Tegra system software group. The ideal candidate excels in autonomous workflows in firmware development, demonstrates strong C and Python skills, and understands operating systems, kernel programming, and hardware architecture deeply. You will partner with hardware and software teams to invent, develop, and debug the Tegra system software stack, aiding devices from early modeling and simulation to deployment for customers. **What you 'll be doing:** * Build, develop, and validate Tegra Boot and Security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms. * Participate in the full silicon lifecycle, from pre-silicon simulation/emulation to silicon power-on. * Identify, debug, and resolve issues within the Tegra Boot stack. * Collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware teams to advance NVIDIA’s next-generation SoCs. **What we need to see:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of proven experience. * Proficiency in bare-metal firmware and device driver development, especially ARM/RISC-V. * Strong understanding of applied cryptography, secure boot, and embedded systems. * Proficiency in C and Python; strong

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