Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Linux @ 7
Python @ 3
Communication @ 7
Networking @ 4
Data Analysis @ 4
Debugging @ 4
GPU @ 7
AI @ 4
HPC @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
We are looking for an excellent Senior Firmware Engineer to join the Firmware team. The NVIDIA Firmware team develops groundbreaking networking features for AI, cloud, HPC and storage. With many hardworking engineers around the globe, the work environment is complex, results-oriented and fast paced. You will learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developed.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the architecture and different software and hardware design teams.
- Implement new features for NVIDIA NIC and Switch firmware.
- Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated firmware testing environment.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams including chip design, board designers, silicon, software and program managers to debug any firmware/validation issues.
- Be heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce products, including schematic and layout reviews on next generation board designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in firmware development.
- Strong C/C++ and OOP capabilities.
- Excellent data analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of digital design, computer architecture, Linux, drivers and CPU/GPU/SoC architecture.
- Familiarity with Linux scripting languages and hands-on Python experience.
- Motivated and independent with strong communication skills.
Ways to stand out
- Coding and automation skills in scripting languages like Python.
- Experience with RISC-V architecture and verification.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively across different teams.
- Hands-on lab experience with board bringup, lab debug and lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
Compensation and benefits
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Additional information
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 1, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.