Senior System Software Engineer, Display Security

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer, Display Security

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The Senior System Software Engineer, Display Security joins the SOC System Software organization to lead HDCP activities across SoC-based projects. This role involves leading the feature roadmap, protocol implementation, and compliance certification for chips and platforms. You will develop and maintain secure-engine firmware on a RISC-V based secure processor while delivering end-to-end HDCP solutions across Linux, Android for automotive, and consumer platforms. Key responsibilities include driving firmware production signing readiness, rollback-prevention strategies, and key-provisioning workflows. You will serve as the security primary contact for threat modeling, static analysis, and vulnerability tracking. Required skills include expertise in embedded systems, firmware development, cryptography, and HDCP 1.x/2.x authentication. The work addresses security for autonomous vehicles, robotics, consumer graphics, and edge AI products.

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Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

RISC-V Firmware System Software HDCP Cryptography Linux Android Secure Boot Threat Modeling Static Analysis HDMI DisplayPort Widevine PlayReady ISO 21434 UN R155 Key Management DRM

What you'll do

Lead all HDCP activities including feature roadmaps, protocol implementation, and compliance certification across products.
Develop and maintain secure-engine firmware on a RISC-V based secure processor.
Deliver end-to-end HDCP solutions across Linux, Android for automotive, and consumer software stacks.
Drive firmware production signing readiness, rollback-prevention strategies, and key-provisioning workflows.
Serve as the security primary contact for threat modeling, static analysis, and vulnerability remediation.
Align with multi-functional teams on architecture and delivery for HW design, boot firmware, and power management.

What we're looking for

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or system software development.
Strong RISC-V or embedded processor firmware development experience with privilege-level isolation and secure boot.
Deep understanding of cryptography and security protocols, specifically HDCP 1.x/2.x authentication, key management, and repeater topology.
Strong familiarity of how HDCP integrates with display protocols, e.g. HDMI, DisplayPort.
Consistent record leading cross-team technical initiatives from architecture through certification and delivery.
Hands-on experience with HDCP compliance certification (preferred).
Experience with SoC-level system integration, DRM protocols, or automotive security standards (preferred).

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