Senior Software Engineer, BlueField platform

NVIDIA

Senior engineer leading NVIDIA BlueField ARM boot integration from firmware through Linux. Shaping platform architecture, reliability, security, and development practices.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timeTel Aviv • 🇮🇱 IsraelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ARM Platform Boot Integration, including firmware, UEFI, and Linux kernel development, while leading cross-organizational projects and driving technical strategy. Proficient in enhancing product capabilities through innovative tools and methods, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and performance.

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ARM Platform Boot IntegrationLinux System Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingFirmware Update and Recovery FlowsCross-Organizational Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Firmware DevelopmentLinux Kernel Bring-UpBootloadersDevice TreePlatform InitializationSecure BootAutomated TestingDebuggingHardware/Software IntegrationTechnical Risk Management

Soft Skills

Technical JudgmentInfluencing ArchitectureCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ATFUEFI/EDK IISimulation/Emulation ToolsObservability ToolsFailure-Triage Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsFirmwareLinux DevelopmentPCIeI2C/I3CSPISMBusBMC InteractionsServer-Platform Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical strategy and roadmap for BlueField platform boot integration, from early firmware through Linux login
Set the technical direction for platform boot integration in partnership with the architecture team, domain experts, product teams, and firmware partners
Lead complex cross-layer technical issues and drive technical decisions on reliability, security, performance, recovery, and platform readiness
Define the operating model for boot integration, including interface contracts, qualification criteria, release decisions, technical risk management, and escalation paths
Identify and assess emerging technologies, development methods, and tools
Drive adoption of technologies, methods, and tools that improve product capability, quality, engineering efficiency, or time to debug
Help drive current product development and shape future technical direction across firmware, kernel, architecture, and product teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
12+ years in embedded, firmware, or Linux system software
Deep knowledge of ARM platform boot, including firmware, ATF, UEFI, bootloaders, Linux kernel bring-up, device tree, platform initialization, and userspace handoff
Record of leading difficult cross-organizational projects from definition through delivery, including decisions with material product or schedule impact
Experience influencing architecture and product direction through technical judgment, without relying on direct management authority
Strong C skills
Practical experience with Linux development, debugging, and hardware/software integration
Hands-on experience with ATF, UEFI/EDK II, Linux kernel, or complex ARM SoC/server boot flows
Experience with secure boot, measured boot, provisioning, firmware update, or recovery flows
Experience building automated test, simulation/emulation, observability, or failure-triage infrastructure
Experience introducing tools or engineering practices that significantly improved team efficiency or technical capability
Knowledge of PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, SMBus, BMC interactions, reset and power sequencing, and server-platform interfaces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package