System Software Engineer - Trusted Firmware

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$124,000 - $241,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tegra System Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the next generation of computing. Our team is dedicated to developing world-class systems and solutions that power everything from AI to self-driving cars. Join us in Santa Clara, CA, USA, and contribute to projects that are as ambitious as they are impactful. Your work will help us continue our legacy of flawless innovation and outstanding performance.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience with embedded systems and device driver development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals and computer architecture concepts such as MMU, Cache Coherency, TLB, Timers, ISRs is a must.
Proficiency in using agentic AI tools for producing high quality and performant systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge on any ARM trusted components or bootloaders or hypervisors or UEFI is a plus.
Knowledge in Safety and Security standards such as ISO26262, CERT-C and MISRA-C would be a plus.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

Designing, crafting and developing system software relevant to ARM's Trusted Firmware Stack - Hafnium, TF-A, RMM.
Involving in sophisticated and next generation CPU architecture that drives our Tegra platform.
Work with upstream community to develop software for latest ARM technologies such as Confidential Compute and help drive improvements to various specs like PSCI, FFA, RMI.
Solve complex issues around power, performance and security in the Trusted Framework Stack.
Participate in architectural explorations which include feasibility studies, safety evaluations and CPU performance analysis.
Perform development & bring-up activities for next-generation Tegra SOC hardware and Systems
Developing highly performant low level device drivers for Nvidia's Tegra platforms maintaining our world-class standards.
Reviewing architecture documents and taking the design from spec to productization.