Senior System Software Engineer, GPU Firmware at NVIDIA

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in EE/CS/CE
6+ years’ experience in developing device BIOS, firmware, or other low-level software
Strong C skills
Even stronger communication skills
Sense of humor heavily encouraged, but not required
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
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience in x86 assembly and in-depth knowledge of the PC architecture
Expertise with RISCV and other microarchitectures
Proficient with PCI/PCIe architecture
Experience working on protocols like MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, etc
Good knowledge on developing for UEFI environments

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 improve and innovate on the startup experience
Improve team software process and core infrastructure via projects dealing with build systems and regression farms
Continuously evaluate and improve security for firmware that functions as a root of trust for flash and boot security
Evaluate and improve control-plane and management interfaces of the GPU
Work with hardware teams to improve NVIDIA’s GPU hardware security, manageability, etc

Skills

Firmware

BIOS

Low-Level Software

GPU Firmware

Boot Software

Security

Build Systems

Regression Testing

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1993Year Founded

$19.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.

Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.

Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.

The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.

NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.

Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.

Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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