Senior System Software Engineer, CPU SoC Boot Firmware

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 64 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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As a Senior System Software Engineer - CPU SoC Boot Firmware, you will join the Tegra Core Firmware team to architect and develop the boot stack firmware for flagship Tegra chipsets used in automotive and datacenter applications. You will build robust features under V-model safety and security standards, performing failure analysis like FMEA and DFA on bootloader functionality. Your daily work involves defining requirements, verifying features on pre-silicon simulation platforms, and providing post-silicon support. The role requires expert proficiency in C and Python programming, along with a deep understanding of hardware architecture, Linux kernel software, and ARM technologies. You will navigate complex technical challenges involving automotive functionality safety and security standards while collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality firmware for critical high-compute platforms.

Skills

C Python Linux Kernel ARM Bootloader Bare Metal V-model FMEA DFA Pre-silicon Simulation Silicon Verification Codex AI Tools

What you'll do

Architect and develop boot stack firmware for the flagship Tegra chipset.
Build robust features for core boot firmware following safety and security standards.
Define, decompose, and verify functional, safety, and architectural requirements.
Perform failure analysis (FMEA/DFA) on bootloader functionality and architecture.
Validate and verify features on pre-silicon simulation platforms prior to tapeout.
Execute silicon verification and provide post-silicon support for developed features.
Develop low-level firmware specifically targeting ARM technologies and bare metal environments.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in EE, CS, CE, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant proven experience.
Experience in low-level boot firmware development, specifically in ARM technologies and programming (preferred).
Experience on bare metal (preferred).
Excellent C and Python programming and debugging skills.
Detailed and extensive experience with Linux kernel software.
Experience in automotive software development and verification process under the V-model (preferred).
Experience working with AI tools such as Codex or creating agentic AI tools (preferred).

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