Senior Firmware Engineer – GPU Networking

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA's Networking group is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join the GPU networking (NVLink) firmware team. The team designs and implements firmware features for GPU data transfer protocols, working across pre- and post-silicon development to deliver next-generation GPU networking products.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architecture and software design teams across the software development lifecycle.
Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA GPU firmware.
Work in pre- and post-silicon development environments for next-generation NVIDIA GPU products.
Develop deep understanding of system debugging, networking technologies and stacks, and HW/FW/SW relationships.
Innovate and help bring NVIDIA firmware switching products to customers.
Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience.
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proficient knowledge of C.
Excellent understanding of embedded software and real-time programming.
Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out

Knowledge of network protocols.
Assembly programming and hands-on debugging experience.
Background in Linux internals.
Scripting abilities (Python, Bash).
Motivation to learn and improve processes and tools.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary ranges provided by location and level:
- Level 3: 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD
- Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
Eligible for equity and company benefits (link referenced in posting).

Additional information

Applications accepted at least until April 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.