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[/company/nvidia-usa](/company/nvidia-usa)[NVIDIA USA](/company/nvidia-usa)
# Security Engineer, GPU Kernel Driver at NVIDIA USA

Compensation · Listed in posting

$152,000 – $241,500/yr

**Location**
: Santa Clara, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

NVIDIA is hiring a Security Engineer for its GPU System Software team to manage security vulnerabilities in kernel and firmware components, lead continuous scanning and remediation, communicate security risks, and support software and hardware security reviews. The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience, at least five years of relevant software engineering experience, security analysis expertise, strong C and low-level driver skills, and knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture. The posting states that applications were accepted at least until October 3, 2026, and provides base salary ranges for Level 3 and Level 4 employees.

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