For a quarter century and beyond, NVIDIA has driven innovation in computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s driven by outstanding technology—and exceptional 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. Join our team and discover how you can develop a lasting impact on the world.
What you'll be doing:
- Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and System Architecture teams to define end-to-end solutions.
- Define the firmware architecture for new products and features at the core of NVIDIA's SOC and GPU firmware and software.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic technologies, including functional safety, security, and next-generation system-on-chip and graphics processing unit capabilities.
- Drive technical direction across multiple teams while ensuring scalable, maintainable, and high-quality firmware architecture.
- We are close knit, diverse group, with experience across a range of technologies, with emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Our team members are all integral parts of the team, sharing in our successes and challenges.
What we need to see:
- Understanding of Windows Kernel-mode Drivers and Device Firmware
- Track record of success in solving complex problems with C, C++, or related languages.
- Experience with virtual memory management, interrupt handling, and other low-level system software functionality.
- Collaborative demeanor with ability to consider new insights and alternative solutions to sophisticated problems!
- Proven track record in firmware and/or software engineering
- Excellent communicator and a team-player mentality
- BS or a higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant software experience
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with system and chip bring up
- Background with virtualization technologies and containers
- Graphics programming knowledge (not required, but advantageous)
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- Understanding of Windows kernel-mode drivers and device firmware
- Proficiency in C, C++, or related programming languages
- Experience with virtual memory management and interrupt handling
- Proven firmware and/or software engineering experience
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant software experience
- Experience with system and chip bring-up
- Background with virtualization technologies and containers
- Graphics programming knowledge
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
