Senior Systems Software Security Engineer – Factory and Security Provisioning

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Software Security Engineer to join our Data Center Systems team. This role focuses on factory and security provisioning for devices used in NVIDIA data center systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory, security controls, and end-to-end factory provisioning processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the factory provisioning process for NVIDIA data center systems, ensuring that devices are programmed with the appropriate OTP settings. This includes understanding the specific OTP requirements for different devices and ensuring that these settings are correctly implemented during the manufacturing process.

• Develop and enforce security controls for devices used in NVIDIA data center systems. This involves provisioning devices to meet stringent security standards and ensuring that all security measures are in place and functioning correctly.

• Drive the end-to-end factory provisioning readiness for NVIDIA data center systems. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all aspects of the provisioning process are aligned and that any potential issues are identified and addressed promptly.

• Work closely with hardware, software, and business teams to transform new security features from concept to reality. This includes designing, developing, and testing provisioning processes to secure AI Data Center Systems.

• Design and implement security innovations for AI Data Center Systems, focusing on securing supply chain.

What we need to see:

• Strong understanding of factory programming tools and processes.

• Expertise in OTP configuration for embedded devices.

• Knowledge of secure supply chain practices.

• Proficiency in cryptographic primitives and their application in device security.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.

• Ability to self-start and work autonomously on complex cross-functional problems.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware engineering experience, with a focus on security

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Expertise in platform security for x86 server architectures or AI Data Center Systems.

• Prior experience in provisioning data center embedded devices, such as BMC and MCU.

• Prior experience with data center supply chain security, covering both hardware and software. Prior experience in driving end-to-end readiness in a complex and fast-paced environment with a multiple of stakeholders.

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 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

Company

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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.