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NVIDIA

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GPU SW Security PSIRT Lead

Posted Sep 28, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Cybersecurity
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
12+ years of vulnerability management or PSIRT experience in complex organizations.
Education
BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree

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Role Summary

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The security engineer anchors PSIRT and security responses for NVIDIA’s GPU Software organization. The role coordinates vulnerability assessment, investigation, remediation, and response processes across engineering teams.

What You'll Do

  • Own GPU Software PSIRT as the central contact for engineering teams, communicate risks and priorities, and report metrics to security...
  • Assess vulnerability reports, determine validity and severity, draft CVSS, CVE, and CWE details, and prioritize cases.
  • Reproduce vulnerabilities, determine root causes, recommend fixes, and lead urgent zero-day responses.
  • Identify remediation owners from crash logs, track bugs, and coordinate communications and SLAs.
  • Develop risk dashboards and automate triage, routing, and scoring with LLMs; train engineers on PSIRT processes and vulnerability response.

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Qualifications

Requires 12+ years of vulnerability management or PSIRT experience in complex organizations; ability to articulate security issues and practical consequences to engineering and management; strong C programming skills with hands-on embedded systems or device driver experience; a track record of debugging crashes, reproducing vulnerabilities, and identifying root causes; and familiarity with system architecture fundamentals including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA.

Preferred

  • Performed as a PSIRT lead in a large organization with complex communication requirements.
  • Offensive security or debugging experience in kernel, drivers, or firmware.
  • Demonstrated ability to deploy agentic workflows.
  • Experience with the inner workings of toolchains such as GCC and GDB.
  • Experience with embedded system software concepts such as RTOS and overlay programming models.

Original job description

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people.


Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.


We are searching for a highly motivated security engineer to join the GPU Software team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will anchor PSIRT and security responses for the largest, most diverse SW organization within NVIDIA.


What you'll be doing:

  • Program leadership - Own GPU-SW PSIRT as the central point of contact for engineering teams. Communicate risks, advocate for PSIRT priorities, and report metrics to security leadership.
  • Triage & prioritization - Assess report validity and severity, including working with HW Security. Draft CVSS, CVE, CWE details. Prioritize cases by technical severity, media attention, and business impact, and challenge unsupported claims.
  • Technical investigation - Reproduce vulnerabilities, determine root causes, and recommend fixes. Lead urgent zero-day responses.
  • Remediation coordination - Identify owners from sparse crash logs, track bugs, communicate and ensure SLAs.
  • Tooling & enablement - Develop risk dashboards, automate triage, routing, and scoring with LLMs. Train engineers on PSIRT processes and vulnerability response.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
    12+ years of vulnerability management or PSIRT experience in complex organizations.
  • Ability to clearly articulate security issues and practical consequences to diverse levels of engineering and management.
  • Strong C programming skills with hands-on experience in embedded systems or device drivers.
  • Proven track record to debug crashes, reproduce vulnerabilities, and identify root causes.
  • Familiarity with system architecture fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA)..

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Performed as a PSIRT lead in a large organization with complex communication requirements.
  • Offensive security, debugging experience in kernel, drivers, fw.
  • Demonstrated ability to deploy agentic workflows.
  • Experience with inner workings of toolchains such as GCC, GDB.
  • Experience with embedded system SW concepts, e.g.: RTOS and overlay programming models.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 2, 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.

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About the company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.