Senior System Software Engineer, GPU Firmware

Role Overview: Do you enjoy hacking and tinkering at the lowest levels of software Are you capable of designing and implementing clever firmware solutions in heavily resource-constrained environments If so, you're primed to help develop the boot software that powers the world's best GPUs. Join our GPU Firmware team to solve the intricate enigma of securing and innovating the boot process for GPUs while dealing with the formidable constraints of boot-time and storage space. Every byte counts. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, test, debug, and optimize GPU firmware throughout the entire GPU lifecycle. - Design and implement creative solutions for boot software. - Collaborate with hardware, software, and business teams to transform new firmware features from idea to reality. - Interact with leading OS and PC vendors to enhance the startup experience. - Improve team software process and core infrastructure via projects dealing with build systems and regression farms. - Continuously evaluate and enhance security for firmware serving as a root of trust for flash and boot security. - Evaluate and enhance control-plane and management interfaces of the GPU. - Work with hardware teams to enhance NVIDIA's GPU hardware security and manageability. Qualifications Required: - BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in EE/CS/CE. - 6+ years of experience in developing device BIOS, firmware, or other low-level software. - Strong C skills. - Strong communication skills. - Deep understanding of software process. - Secure software fundamentals including cryptography, authentication/attestation, chains of trust, and understanding of common SW security vulnerabilities. - Easy to work with, as you'll constantly work closely with both hardware designers and other software engineers to design, develop, and debug functional (and non-functional!) aspects of GPU subsystems. Additional Details: We are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, with some of the most brilliant and talented people working for us. If you're clever, creative, and driven, we'd love to have you join the team.,