Senior Tegra Software Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Tegra Software Engineer
Role Summary
Work on low-level software and firmware for NVIDIA Tegra system-on-chips with emphasis on security, boot, and silicon bring-up. The role sits on a hardware-software engineering team that collaborates with architecture, silicon, and partner teams to deliver secure, production-quality SoC firmware and system software.
Experience Level
Senior-level. The posting requests 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities focus on development, validation, and integration of security and system software for Tegra SoCs.
- Develop bare-metal firmware, system software, and prototype applications for security use cases and proofs of concept.
- Debug security and system software issues on Tegra SoCs, from pre-silicon simulation through power-on bring-up.
- Design, implement, and maintain Root of Trust (ROT) and secure boot components within the cryptographic security stack.
- Specify and implement test cases; improve test automation, validation, and software quality metrics.
- Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and software teams and engage with technology partners to ensure integration and performance.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; listed concisely.
- 5+ years of relevant software development experience (system/firmware level).
- Strong system software engineering skills and experience debugging low-level problems.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly; experience with RUST or Ada/Spark is a plus.
- Solid understanding of operating system internals, embedded systems, and security software.
- Experience with silicon lifecycle activities: pre-silicon simulation, emulation, test validation, and board bring-up.
- Familiarity with cryptography, secure boot, Root of Trust concepts, and runtime security services preferred.
- Effective communicator and able to work independently and in cross-functional teams; demonstrated teamwork and mentorship ability.
Education Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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.
