Manager, Embedded System Software - GPU Firmware

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.

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative embedded software manager to join the SOC GPU Software team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will design key aspects of our GPU firmware used across multiple products. The position requires a strong focus on all aspects firmware lifecycle, microcontroller architectures (ARM, RISCV), compilers (ARM, GCC), RTOS, security measures, bootstrapping to run-time SW architecture in a resource-constrained environment. If this sounds exciting and challenging, we’d certainly like to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• You’ll lead a team to develop, debug, and maintain GPU driver firmware's core infrastructure from pre-silicon, bring-up through post-silicon product lifecycle.

• Drive the firmware development across various product lines with ambitious and simultaneous schedules.

• Define firmware features and roadmap by collaborating with multiple internal and sometimes external partners.

• Provide direction for design and implementation of creative solutions to build scalable core firmware software hosting GPU drivers.

• Expand run-time and offline debuggability features of the firmware for internal and external deployments.

• Collaborate with other software and hardware architects to push the firmware innovation cycle for next generation of GPUs.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience

• 10+ overall years of relevant work experience including 4+ years of experience managing a small team of skilled engineers.

• Proven understanding of microcontroller architecture, e.g. ARM, RISC-V, SOC system architecture and fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

• Hands on technical background; C programming and low-level firmware and driver development experience.

• Hands on experience working with compilers, linkers, RTOS and debuggers.

• Easy to work with, as you’ll constantly work closely with both hardware designers and other software engineers and managers to design, develop, and debug functional (and non-functional!) aspects of GPU subsystems.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Familiarity with the RISCV architecture

• Experience with inner workings of toolchains, e.g. gcc, ARM

• Background with embedded system SW concepts, e.g. RTOS and multi-kernel firmware deployments.

• Experience with simulation, emulation and HW development cycle

• Good documentation and ability to connect with others

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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