Senior Tegra Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Above market

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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 Tegra Software Engineer

As a Senior Tegra Software Engineer, you will join a dedicated team to advance innovation in graphics, computing, and AI. You will develop bare metal firmware, software, and applications for various security use cases while debugging system software issues for the Tegra SoC. Your daily responsibilities include working on Root of Trust builds within cryptographic systems and participating in the full silicon lifecycle, from pre-silicon simulation and emulation to test validation and power-on bring up. You will collaborate with architecture and hardware teams to improve next-generation System-on-Chips while engaging with partners for seamless integration. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly, with preferred experience in Rust and Ada/Spark. Key technical domains include embedded systems, operating system internals, secure boot, cryptography, and confidential compute to solve complex security challenges.

What you'll do

  • Develop bare metal firmware, software, and applications for various security use cases and proofs of concept.
  • Handle and debug all security and system software issues for Tegra SoC.
  • Work on Root of Trust (ROT) builds within the cryptographic security system.
  • Participate in the silicon lifecycle including pre-silicon simulation, emulation, test validation, and power-on bring up.
  • Specify and implement test cases while improving test automation and software quality.
  • Collaborate with architecture and hardware teams to improve next-generation NVIDIA System-on-Chips.
  • Engage with technology partners to ensure seamless integration and performance of integrated systems.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Proficiency in programming and debugging in C, C++, and Assembly language.
  • Good understanding of operating system internals, embedded systems, and security software.
  • Experience in RUST and Ada/Spark programming language (preferred).
  • Experience with GPU and SOC technology, advanced architecture development topics like Security Enclave, Secure Boot, Root of Trust, and Cryptography (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives and mentor other engineers (preferred).
  • Understanding of Security SDLC and standards like ISO 26262 Safety or ISO 21434 Security (preferred).

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