Senior Systems Software Security Engineer – Data Center Systems

Nvidia

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Remote, US · Boulder, CO Posted 12 days ago $152,000–$241,500 / year
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TL;DR

NVIDIA seeks a senior engineer with extensive system software security experience to join its Data Center Systems Software team, focusing on securing NVIDIA’s data center solutions. This role involves delivering critical security features, collaborating with internal teams and partners for implementation, and designing innovative Root of Trust systems for boot, attestation, recovery, and out-of-band management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development lifecycle standards, experience with industry security frameworks like OpenBMC and TCG DICE, and proficiency in Python and system programming. Additionally, candidates should possess deep knowledge of data center server architecture, modern networking, and post-quantum cryptography transitions, along with solid experience in delivering high-end enterprise servers from concept to deployment.

Skills

Python CI/CD OpenBMC UEFI TCG DICE SPDM PLDM Redfish NIST SP800-193 CNSA2.0 PostgreSQL Linux Docker Kubernetes Terraform AWS Azure Git Jenkins

What you'll do

  • Deliver security features essential for NVIDIA’s Data Center business success.
  • Design and implement Root of Trust (RoT) solutions for boot, attestation, recovery, and out-of-band management.
  • Develop optimized security systems using industry standards like OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish.
  • Engage with internal teams to drive the deployment of security features and systems in data centers.
  • Contribute to end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software and firmware security engineering.
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Science, or related field.
  • Expertise in security fundamentals and industry standards (OpenBMC, TCG DICE).
  • Proficiency in Python, scripting, system programming, and CI/CD practices.
  • Experience with modern server architectures and data center networking.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Solid track record of delivering high-end enterprise servers from concept to deployment.

Market check

Salary context

This $152,000–$241,500 range sits above 66% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$139,000–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$217,725

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Nvidia

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

Nvidia currently has 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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