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Security Engineer, GPU Kernel Driver

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $152,000–$152,000🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Security engineer responsible for kernel and firmware security, vulnerability management, and security platform development for NVIDIA GPU system software.

Role type

Senior IC security engineer (kernel driver & firmware)

Builds

Advanced security platforms, frameworks, and mitigation tools for GPU system software

Domain

Hardware security / GPU drivers / Operating Systems

Required skills

C programming, low-level driver development, security analysis of complex systems, operating systems fundamentals, computer architecture, vulnerability triage, root-cause analysis, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Secure code quality practices, static analysis tools, dynamic scanning, fuzzing, AI/LLM-based security tools, vulnerability research, secure SDLC methodologies

Technologies

C, static analysis tools, dynamic scanning tools, fuzzing frameworks

Responsibilities

Own security vulnerability backlog for kernel and firmware; lead continuous security pipeline scanning and remediation; communicate security risks and posture via metrics; partner on long-term security strategy; drive security reviews of software and hardware designs; evaluate and develop cutting-edge security technologies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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