Senior System Software Engineer, Tegra Boot

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 and demonstrates strong proficiency in embedded C and Python scripting, with a deep understanding of operating systems, kernel programming, and hardware architecture. They 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.

• Build, develop, and validate Tegra Boot and Security firmware 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 Firmware stack.
• Collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware teams to advance NVIDIA’s next‑generation SoCs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ 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 debugging abilities.
• Defensive security programming skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with AI‑enabled workflows.

• Familiarity with boot process intricacies on advanced SoCs.
• Experience with automotive safety/security standards (ISO
  26262, ASPICE, ISO
  21434).
• 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).

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.