Senior Firmware Engineer

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

6h•$184,000 - $356,500

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a resourceful, highly motivated engineer experienced in microcontroller system software to join the Tegra System Software group. The role focuses on developing system software for NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs, working closely with system software, hardware, and partner organizations to address demanding system software challenges and contribute to product development. The engineer will guide the creation of RTOS firmware for embedded microcontrollers and contribute throughout the system software lifecycle, from chip POR and pre-silicon development through silicon bring-up and production. The role also includes translating product requirements and schedules into development roadmaps and team plans, implementing low-level drivers, debugging system software, and collaborating with ASIC designers on next-generation microcontrollers. The position is offered at Level 4 or Level 5. Expected base salary ranges are $184,000–$287,500 for Level 4 and $224,000–$356,500 for Level 5. The role is eligible for equity and benefits. Applications will be accepted at least until November 9, 2026. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of relevant system software development experience.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, processor ISAs, and microcontroller fundamentals, including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA.
Verified background in C and assembly programming, with the ability to develop intricate, secure, and efficient microcontroller firmware.
Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership.
Strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work well with on-site and remote groups.
Ability to communicate effectively across geographies in a dynamic, matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience productizing firmware with an embedded RTOS, such as SafeRTOS, on ARM or RISC-V microcontrollers.
Practical knowledge of linkers and linker scripts.
Previous technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Guide the creation of RTOS firmware operating on embedded microcontrollers within NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs.
Work with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and schedules and translate them into a development roadmap and detailed team plans.
Contribute across the system software lifecycle, including chip POR, pre-silicon development, silicon bring-up, and production.
Develop low-level drivers and debug system software.
Collaborate with ASIC designers on the development of next-generation microcontrollers built into NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs.
Provide technical leadership and project ownership.