Senior Boot Software Engineer

About

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. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their life's best work.

Join NVIDIA as a Senior Boot Software Engineer in our Bangalore office and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology. Our System Software team is dedicated to crafting and developing the Bootloader for Tegra SoC, enabling Server, Automotive, Embedded, and Mobile platforms.

Responsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Design key aspects of our Tegra SoC Bootloader, focusing on enabling an entire range of Tegra platforms to boot various operating systems.
• Develop software for CPU and memory initialization, resource management, drivers, platform configuration, and security parameters.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and architecture teams to define system requirements, configurations, and boot security.
• Ensure the bootloader architecture maintains forward and backward compatibility, emphasizing boot security and performance.
• Contribute to achieving the best performance and efficiency in compliance with ISO26262 safety standards and ISO21434 security standards for current and next‑generation NVIDIA Tegra SoCs.

Requirements (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 bootloader software for embedded, mobile, or automotive products.
• Familiarity with ARMv8‑based processor architecture and board bring‑up.
• Working knowledge in developing software per ISO26262 automotive safety standard.
• Self‑learner with excellent proactive communication skills and a professional approach to technical challenges.
• Inquisitive about automation of code development and dev testing.

Preferred Qualifications (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.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. For details, visit: www.nvidiabenefits.com/