Senior GPU System Software Engineer

Job Title

Senior GPU System Software Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and validate SoC and GPU boot and security software across Automotive, Embedded, and Data Center platforms. Work throughout the silicon lifecycle from pre-silicon simulation/emulation to silicon power-on bring-up, and collaborate with architecture, software, and hardware teams to ship production systems.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and validate SoC and GPU boot and security software across multiple platforms.
• Participate in pre-silicon simulation/emulation and silicon power-on bring-up activities.
• Identify, debug, and resolve boot stack issues; ensure reliable operation.
• Collaborate with architecture, firmware, driver, and hardware teams to define and improve boot and security flows.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 5+ years of proven experience in relevant embedded/firmware/system software roles.
• Proficiency in bare-metal firmware development; experience with PCIe, ACPI, and ARM or RISC-V platforms.
• Familiarity with computer system architecture and microprocessor/microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, DMA).
• Expert-level C programming and strong debugging skills.
• Defensive and security-aware programming practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with boot process intricacies on complex SoCs.
• Knowledge of GPU kernel drivers and firmware.
• Pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up experience for complex SoCs.
• Experience using GenAI workflows for system software development and debugging.
• Experience working with third-party SoC vendors and their software.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering — 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.