Embedded Software Engineer - RISCV

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA, United StatesFull-time$184,000–$356,500Posted Oct 15, 2026

About the role

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative embedded software engineer to join the GPU Software team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will design key aspects of our RISCV BSP package used across the GPU. You should demonstrate the ability to excel in an environment with complex software and hardware designs.

What you'll be doing:

Define, design, develop and verify features for next-gen RISCV controllers on our GPU; collaborating with hardware engineers and fellow software engineers

You will follow the devices all the way through the development process to the customer desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming console products that are used throughout the world

Heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce our world-class products

Multiple opportunities to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams from all around the globe

What we need to see:

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience)

8+ years of meaningful software development experience, especially with embedded systems

You can demonstrate a hands-on technical background; excellent C programming and embedded, device driver development experience

Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Familiarity with the RISCV architecture

Experience with inner workings of toolchains such as gcc, gdb

Background with embedded system SW concepts, e.g.: RTOS and overlay programming models

Experience with simulation, emulation and HW development cycle

Good documentation and ability to communicate with others

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 on the planet working for us. If you're creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.

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 October 19, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and verify features for next-generation RISC-V controllers on NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers throughout product development.
  • Follow devices through development and into customer products.
  • Contribute to early modeling and simulation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 8 years of meaningful software development experience, especially with embedded systems.
  • Strong C programming and embedded or device-driver development experience.
  • Familiarity with computer architecture and microprocessor and microcontroller fundamentals.

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Benefits

Skills mentioned

CEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsSystems EngineeringSoftware TestingDebuggingConcurrencyLinux

About NVIDIA

Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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