Senior System Software Engineer, CPU SoC Boot Firmware

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CABoulder, CO
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 65 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer, CPU SoC Boot Firmware

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Senior System Software Engineer - CPU SoC Boot Firmware will join the Chips System Software team to architect and develop boot firmware for flagship CPUs used in automotive, datacenter, and other critical high-compute platforms. The role involves building robust features based on protective and security guidelines, performing failure analysis like FMEA and DFA, and conducting verification on pre-silicon simulation platforms followed by post-silicon support and productization. Candidates must possess strong proficiency in C and Python programming, along with extensive experience in Linux kernel software and embedded systems development. The position requires a deep understanding of hardware architecture, ARM technologies, and automotive functionality safety and security standards. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate skills in using AI tools for productivity and have the ability to decompose functional requirements into technical architectures while collaborating across internal and external teams.

Skills

C Python Linux Kernel ARM Embedded Software Bootloader Bare Metal Firmware FMEA DFA Pre-silicon Simulation Silicon Verification AI Tools Codex

What you'll do

Architect and develop boot firmware for flagship CPUs in high-compute platforms.
Define, decompose, and verify functional, safety, and security requirements for system architecture.
Perform failure analysis using FMEA and DFA on bootloader functionality and architecture.
Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout.
Execute silicon verification and manage post-silicon support and productization of features.
Develop embedded software specifically targeting ARM technologies and bare metal environments.
Implement Linux kernel software and develop robust firmware features under strict security guidelines.
Improve development processes and tools using AI tools to increase engineering productivity.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in EE, CS, CE, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant proven experience.
Strong proficiency in C and Python programming and debugging skills.
Detailed and extensive experience with Linux kernel software.
Experience in embedded software development (ARM technologies and bare metal are preferred).
Experience in embedded software development and verification process, with bootloader experience a plus.
Understanding of automotive functionality safety and security standards in semiconductor projects.
Working experience with AI tools such as Codex or creating agentic AI tools (preferred).

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