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Debugging @ 7
GPU
NVLink
Networking @ 7
Python @ 7
- 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
NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years.
NVIDIA’s Networking group is seeking to hire an excellent Senior Firmware Engineer to join the GPU networking (NVLink) FW group. As a Senior Engineer, you will be taking part in designing, implementing, and leading major development firmware features, delivering the next-generation GPU networking products. The Firmware team develops brand-new networking features for GPU data transfer protocols.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA GPU firmware.
- Work in Pre & Post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA GPU products.
- Gain a deep understanding of system debugging, networking technology, and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
- Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view.
- 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 SW and real-time programming.
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- An excellent teammate with good social skills.
Benefits
- Eligible for equity and benefits (link provided in the posting).
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