NVIDIA

System Software Engineer, UEFI Firmware

In short

System Software Engineer role on NVIDIA's UEFI Firmware team, developing and debugging firmware code, documenting architecture, and running pre/post silicon verification for products deployed in gaming consoles, servers, and AI devices. Requires 2+ years of low-level OS experience, strong C programming and debugging skills, and familiarity with ARM, UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, and Linux kernel internals. Involves cross-team collaboration with global teams.

About the Role
NVIDIA is looking for great people to help accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. In addition to the world's most versatile and performant GPUs, NVIDIA is building industry leading CPUs for the embedded, automotive and data center markets.
We are now hiring a System Software Engineer for the UEFI Firmware team! You will be heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce our world-class products, and will follow the project all the way through the development process to deployment in gaming consoles, servers, and AI devices that are used throughout the world.
What you'll be doing:
•Features/code development for UEFI firmware
•Document code flow, data flow, and architecture for UEFI Firmware
•Debug and root cause UEFI Firmware issues thru creative thinking
•Support simulation and FPGA environment bringup for UEFI Firmware
•Drive and resolve issues independently across teams and disciplines
•Plan and execute pre and post silicon verification of UEFI firmware
•Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe
What we need to see:
•BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
•2+ years of experience in low-level operating system functionality, specifically in areas of ARM technologies and programming is invaluable
•Superb C programming and debugging skills
•Excellent Interpersonal Skills
•Experience with UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, Linux kernel are preferred
•Working experience in system software, operating system internals, kernel modules, and device drivers
•Experience working with AI development tools
Compensation
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 124,000 USD – 195,500 USD for Level 2; and 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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