System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CABoulder, CO
Salary
$124,000–$195,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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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 · System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware

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The System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware joins the UEFI Firmware team to support the development of products for gaming consoles, servers, and AI devices. This role involves heavy involvement in early modeling and simulation, following projects through the entire development process to final deployment. Key responsibilities include developing features and code for UEFI firmware, documenting architecture, and performing root cause analysis for firmware issues. The engineer will support simulation and FPGA environment bringup while executing pre and post silicon verification. Required skills include superb C programming, debugging, and experience with low-level operating system functionality, ARM technologies, and device drivers. Preferred technical competencies include UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, and Linux kernel experience, alongside familiarity with AI development tools to solve complex system software problems.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 68 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C UEFI ARM Linux Kernel ACPI SMBIOS Device Drivers Kernel Modules FPGA System Software Operating System Internals post silicon verification AI Development Tools

What you'll do

  • Develop features and code for UEFI firmware.
  • Document code flow, data flow, and architecture for UEFI Firmware.
  • Debug and resolve root cause issues within the UEFI Firmware.
  • Support simulation and FPGA environment bringup for UEFI Firmware.
  • Drive and resolve technical issues independently across different teams and disciplines.
  • Plan and execute pre- and post-silicon verification of UEFI firmware.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS degree in EE, CS, CE, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in low-level operating system functionality.
  • Experience in ARM technologies and programming is invaluable.
  • Superb C programming and debugging skills.
  • Experience with UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, and Linux kernel are preferred.
  • Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device drivers.
  • Experience working with AI development tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with global teams.

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