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Senior System Firmware Engineer - BIOS UEFI

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
152K-288K Annually
Senior level
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Santa Clara, CA, USA
152K-288K Annually
Senior level
Design and develop UEFI/BIOS firmware for GPU-based products, working closely with hardware teams and conducting unit tests and performance analysis.
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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning — 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, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and establish teams with the most thoughtful people in the world. Are you ready to change the next generation of computing? Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations for GPU based Client products with focus on firmware development.

  • Working with a global team of BIOS(UEFI) developers on NVIDIA client designs.

  • Designing and developing performance optimized UEFI/BIOS solutions using industry Standards.

  • Instrumenting code to ensure maximum code coverage, writing and automating unit tests for each implemented module and maintain detailed unit test case reports.

  • Providing software quality reports based on static analysis, code coverage, CPU load.

  • Working with security team to ensure developed code is in line with product security goals.

  • Partner closely with hardware teams to influence hardware design and review HW architecture & schematics.

  • Working with QA/Test architects to come up with proper test tools and automation for qualifying the whole system software and firmware stack.

What we need to see:

  • Domain expertise in System BIOS (UEFI) Firmware development on X86 or ARM Platforms.

  • Strong experience with IBVs or EDK2 Firmware architecture.

  • Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of client products from definition to customer deployment.

  • Solid understanding of low-level interfaces between BIOS (UEFI) and OS like I2C/SPI/PCIe/JTAG etc. PCIe enumeration, IO at platform level for client products.

  • Experience working closely with HW teams, ODMs and vendors to introduce and support client platforms.

  • Experience with C/C++ development, bash/python for scripting, and debugging skills in embedded Linux/Windows operating environments.

  • You should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of team-work, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day. You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to exciting problems.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher; in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated strong ability as individual contributor.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Proven record in delivering BIOS(UEFI) for ARM architecture based client products

  • Experience working with IBVs or IBV solutions

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. Our invention serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is seeking exceptional individuals like you to help us drive the next wave of artificial intelligence.

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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 22, 2026.

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.

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