Senior System Software Engineer - Boot SW Engineering
Nvidia
India, Hyderabad, India, Bengaluruonsiteseniorfull timeToday
Nvidia
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
Join NVIDIA as a Senior System Software Engineer in our Boot SW development team in India and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology! Our System Software team is dedicated to crafting and developing the Boot SW stack for NVIDIA SoCs enabling computation products in Automotive, Embedded, and Server markets. If you are passionate about embedded system software and eager to tackle outstanding and novel challenges, this is the right opportunity for you. At NVIDIA, we are driving the new age of computing with AI, revolutionizing industries from gaming to healthcare!
What you'll be doing:
• Design key aspects of the Boot SW with focus on enabling an entire range of NVIDIA SoC platforms to boot various operating systems.
• Develop and productize software for CPU and memory initialization, resource management, drivers, platform configuration, and security parameters.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, architecture and platform teams to define system requirements, configurations, and boot security.
• Ensure the bootloader architecture maintains forward and backward compatibility, emphasizing on boot security and performance.
• Contribute to achieving the best performance, efficiency in compliance with ISO26262 safety standards and ISO21434 security standards for current and next-generation NVIDIA TEGRA SoCs.
• Improve work flows and processes by using AI agents and tools to establish automation frameworks and agentic work flows.
What we need to see:
• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with 5+ years of software development.
• Strong programming, debugging, and analytical skills with a deep understanding of operating systems and processor ISA.
• Proficiency in C programming and low-level driver experience; expertise in system-level debugging.
• Knowledge of Assemblers, binary formats (such as ELF, DWARF), and understanding of ABI.
• Experience in developing Boot software or BSP for embedded, mobile, automotive products or networking products.
• Familiarity with ARMv8-based processor architecture and board bring-up.
• Self-learner with excellent proactive communication skills and a professional approach to technical challenges.
• Inquisitive about AI tools and Agentic work flows.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
• Proven experience in bootloader development and bare metal programming.
• Experience with developing and applying AI tools to automate Software development workflows and processes.
• Familiarity with developing Functional Safe software for automotive applications.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
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