[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # GPU SW Security Engineer US, CA, Santa Clara Security Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/GPU-SW-Security-Engineer_JR2026536) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / GPU SW Security Engineer ## Job description 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 looking fora highly motivated security engineer to join the GPU Software team. You will focus on automating how we enforce our security bar across every SW release, using both traditional tooling and AI agents, and help teams across the organization adopt them. ### What you'll be doing Lead our adoption of AI agents in security, finding manual workflows and reinventing them. Take proven agentic workflows through development and into production, drive adoption across engineering teams. Translate security requirements (hardening flags, isolation mechanisms, security invariants) into automated, per-release checks across software ranging from firmware to user-mode applications. Own and maintain the release security scanning pipeline, and prioritize its findings with product teams. ### Collaborate in the broader security engineering work threat modeling, arch reviews, vulnerability mitigation & remediation. ### What we need to see 5+ years in security engineering, with experience in drivers, kernel, or fw. Strong programming skills in Python and C. Hands-on experience building LLM agents or agentic workflows. Experience integrating tooling into CI/CD and release pipelines. Track record of taking an internal tool from prototype to broad adoption, without direct authority. BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. ### Ways to stand out from the crowd Application of isolation mechanisms such as sandboxing, containers, virtualization, and privilege separation. Built or maintained static or binary analysis tooling. Experience defining security baselines or policy-as-code. Solid understanding of toolchains such as GCC, GDB. 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 152,000 USD - 241,500 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 21 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/GPU-SW-Security-Engineer_JR2026536) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Campaign Manager, Cybersecurity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/e035a4c6596c023359c1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Global Event Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b416124e08b006c91a38/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Security Architect - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/17a9737c0b7af8ca2efc/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Customer Trust](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/7578d5524efca9c3ca33/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Senior Hardware Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/3f6e1a03788de9ae1e0f/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [GPU PD Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/75c34ba7003c709c3750/) Qualcomm · Austin, Texas, United States of America ### [GPU Design Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/7e63d5d699ae013bde60/) Qualcomm · Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States of America ### [Lead Software Engineer - AI/ML Engineering, GPU ML Serving](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/7b65ad1022eb8eee2fc3/) JPMorganChase · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Software Engineer III- AI/ML Engineering, GPU ML Serving](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/8b284b126bdb2501738c/) JPMorganChase · Palo Alto, CA, United States ### [Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Services)- Multiple Positions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b6753970a16d429916ee/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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