Manager, Firmware

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 224,000-431,200 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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Agile @ 4 Debugging @ 7 HPC Networking @ 7 Python @ 7

Details

NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Firmware Manager to join the FW Management group in Santa Clara. As the team manager, you will be leading a major development team responsible for the firmware of the next-generation networking products while being hands-on with development activities.

The Firmware team develops modern networking features for cloud, HPC, and storage. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. Working with dedicated engineers around the globe, the work environment is dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge?

Responsibilities

Lead a group of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship to the team of highly skilled engineers. Empower the team members to excel and increase team productivity.
Lead a firmware team that develops out-of-band / side-band management and peripherals (including communications with the BMC).
Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team.
Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
Work in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of managerial experience.
8+ overall years of relevant firmware development experience.
Proficient in C (and assembly)
Strong programming skills in Python.
Excellent understanding of embedded SW and real-time programming.
Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Diligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
An excellent teammate with good social skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

Knowledge of network protocols.
Experience with Agile
Proficient in C++
Knowledge in Firmware verification methodologies

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 for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.