--- title: Senior Security Software Engineer AV Platform at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior Security Software Engineer AV Platform role in Santa Clara, CA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-security-software-engineer-av-platform-at-nvidia-01a13962-8cec-7dda-ac0d-8e3c6265b43a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior Security Software Engineer AV Platform in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $152K–$241.5K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rl6rf9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $152K/yr - $241.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $197,000 – $290,000 a year (median $236,000). ## Description The Autonomous Vehicles Platform team is looking for a hands-on Cybersecurity Software Engineer. As part of our team, you will work on our Autonomous Driving Platform software, implementing performant and scalable solutions for data collection and autonomous vehicle fleets. Our team is responsible for developing platform and middleware features for self-driving cars. This includes software security features that interact with various sensors including Cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, GPS, IMU, Vehicle CAN etc. We are seeking candidates with interests in implementing security concepts and developing state-of-the-art security features for AV Platform. The role encompasses working with various teams across the stack, from platform and embedded software to cloud infrastructure, underpinned by safety and performance. It extends an opportunity to contribute to the technology that will drive the cars of the future! ## **What you'll be doing:** - Integrating security features into our AV driving software stack. - Develop and improve security work-products for our AV stack. - Working on security-related software code ranging from sensor abstraction layers to data processing to middleware software. - Work on security governance topics and guide other teams with security mechanism implementation. - Collaborate with hardware, platform software, product, safety, performance, algorithms and cloud teams. ## **What we need to see:** - BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ year of professional experience working on system software. - Excellent programming skills in C++, C and Python. - Experience in architectural security analysis techniques such as threat modeling, risk analysis, attack trees, etc. (using STRIDE, HEAVENS) and managing resultant Product Security Requirements. - Experience with automotive cybersecurity standards/regulations (e.g., ISO 21434, SAE J3061, UNECE Regulation 155) or other standards/regulations relevant to the automotive industry and/or cybersecurity (e.g., GDPR). - Solid understanding of Linux, QNX, ROS, and/or real-time operating systems. - Experience in developing user-space system software, with a willingness to delve into kernel-space and/or low-level hardware when needed. - Knowledge about embedded system programming, threading, mutex, synchronization, communication, and parallel computing to build highly-scalable and efficient applications. - Prior experience working in the following areas: Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Self-Driving-Cars, CPU/GPU technology, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision. ## **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Deep understanding of system architecture, CPU/GPU/Memory/Storage, everything related to performance optimization. - Experience in Autonomous Vehicle or Robotic system building. - Hand-on experience in embedded development, operating systems and real-time software. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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. ## Skills - Cloud Computing - Cyber Security - C - Real-Time Systems - Risk Analysis - CPU/Processor Architecture - Robot Operating Systems - Robotics - Performance Optimization - Security Analysis - Python - Linux Kernel Development - Algorithms - Product Security - Threading (Machining) - Cyber Security Standards - GDPR - Computer Vision - Embedded Systems - Middleware - C++ - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Systems Architecture - Computer Science - Driving - Linux - Electrical Engineering - Communication - QNX - Governance - Data Processing - ISO 21434 - Threat Modeling - Distributed Systems ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cybersecurity jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Security Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity/security-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cybersecurity Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity/security-engineer/cybersecurity-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)