Embedded Software Engineer - RISC-V
NVIDIAJob Title
Embedded Software Engineer - RISC-V
Role Summary
Join the GPU Software team to design and implement RISCV board support package (BSP) features for NVIDIA GPUs. The role focuses on low-level embedded software, firmware and driver development, early modeling/simulation, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and system teams.
Experience Level
Senior — 8+ years of software development experience, with significant embedded systems experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, and verifying RISCV controller software and associated BSP components.
- Define, design, develop, and verify firmware and software features for RISCV controllers on NVIDIA GPUs.
- Develop and maintain device drivers and low-level embedded software used across product lines.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on modeling, simulation, and bring-up activities.
- Drive the development lifecycle from early modeling through customer product validation.
- Produce documentation, support debugging and tooling, and communicate effectively across global teams.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred technical qualifications.
Must-have:
- 8+ years of meaningful software development experience, especially with embedded systems.
- Strong C programming skills and hands-on embedded/device driver development experience.
- Familiarity with computer system architecture and microprocessor fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA).
- Experience with modeling, simulation, and hardware bring-up workflows.
- Proven ability to collaborate with hardware and global software teams and produce clear technical documentation.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with the RISC-V architecture and Rust programming language.
- Experience with toolchains and debuggers (gcc, gdb) and RTOS or overlay programming models.
- Experience with emulation, simulation, and the hardware development cycle.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
