Firmware Engineering Intern, Memory Subsystem - Spring 2026

Details

Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which GPUs act 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, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer Intern for our SoC Memory Subsystem Team to contribute to our memory subsystem from first silicon power-on to production. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 27, 2025. The internship hourly rate range is 20 CAD - 63 CAD (actual rate depends on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience).

Responsibilities

• Assist in firmware development for DDR memory, including validation and debug of firmware and silicon bring-up for NVIDIA SoC products.
• Plan and implement memory interfaces, validation, and feature enablement on NVIDIA SoC products.
• Tune DRAM interface timing and review DRAM datasheets.
• Use digital and analog systems knowledge, computer architecture, and strong debugging skills to solve problems.
• Refine memory bring-up and validation strategy; support silicon bring-up from early power-on to production.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent area with focus in embedded systems.
• Good understanding and coding skills in C and C++ and knowledge of data structures.
• Working knowledge of PC systems, Windows OS, and Linux.
• Excellent debugging skills; able to break problems down based on first principles.
• Comfortable assuming different responsibilities over the life of a product.

Ways to stand out

• Exposure to DDR protocol is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASIL process and flow is an advantage.
• Past internship or project experience working with embedded firmware.

Benefits

• Intern benefits as per NVIDIA intern programs (link provided in original posting).

Additional details

• Location: Toronto, Canada.
• Position type: Full time internship.
• Hourly pay range for interns: 20 CAD - 63 CAD.
• Application window: at least until October 27, 2025.