NVIDIA is hiring a Senior System Security Test Engineer to drive quality and reliability for our next-generation Data Center Systems. You will join the Data Center System Security Team to ensure the security and robustness of NVIDIA’s platforms.
What You'll Do
- Define end-to-end security test strategy and validation for multiple NVIDIA platforms.
- Architect scalable, modular security test frameworks and automation harnesses.
- Execute automated platform-level security test plans.
- Lead root cause analysis and debugging across firmware, software, and hardware layers.
- Engage with firmware developers, hardware architects, silicon validation, platform QA, and system software teams.
- Define security quality KPIs and establish dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with teams to enhance test automation pipelines and integrate continuous testing.
- Validate real-world use cases and customer configurations for product readiness.
- Mentor team members and champion adoption of new tools and best practices.
- Use AI-powered tools to accelerate test development and automate workflows.
What We're Looking For
- B.S./M.S./PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in software/firmware security testing, focusing on embedded or low-level systems.
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, boot processes, SoCs, I2C/SPI/PCIe interfaces, and embedded controllers.
- Proven experience designing test frameworks and infrastructure in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
- Hands-on experience with server platforms and debugging.
- Experience with lab automation, HW-in-the-loop testing, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with NVIDIA platforms (e.g., DGX, HGX, Grace Blackwell systems).
- Exposure to security validation for features like Attestation and Secure Update.
- Strong understanding of modern data center security features such as Attestation, Secure Boot/Update, and Recovery.
- Prior experience with OpenBMC Test Automation.
- Prior role as a test architect or technical lead for large-scale firmware or embedded validation programs.
- Contributions to open-source testing tools or frameworks with strong knowledge of cloud-scale validation, infrastructure automation, or virtualization.
- Prior experience using AI tools to design test plans, identify test gaps, automate, and perform failure analysis.
- Experience working in a globally distributed team.
Technical Stack
- Python
- C/C++
- Jenkins
- GitLab
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Data Center System Security Team within NVIDIA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $148,000 USD - $235,750 USD for Level 3, and $184,000 USD - $287,500 USD for Level 4.
- Equity eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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.
