Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is seeking a creative and highly motivated firmware engineer to join the NVLink team within its Networking organization. The role focuses on developing software for next-generation PHY, SERDES, and link-level devices that connect AI and high-performance computing systems. The engineer will own the integration, testing, and validation of PHY firmware, with an emphasis on low-level development, automation, testing, and hardware-software integration.

Responsibilities

Define and develop high-performance software and firmware for PHY and link-level devices within the NVLink ecosystem.
Own the delivery of advanced networking features from design through final verification.
Define, develop, and maintain robust, maintainable, and portable verification infrastructure and regression test suites.
Identify and troubleshoot issues while owning the end-to-end interface to NVIDIA's core CSP customers.
Work with continuous integration systems and regression tools to automate builds, execute comprehensive test suites, and analyze complex results.
Drive improvements in product quality and reliability through creative, innovative approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in the semiconductor, networking, or embedded systems space.
Strong programming skills in C and C++, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Hands-on experience with hardware/software verification and test automation.
Deep working knowledge of the Linux environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, motivation, creativity, and a passion for deep-tech innovation and testing.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range of USD 152,000–241,500 for Level 3.
Base salary range of USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4.
Salary is determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
Eligibility for equity and benefits.
NVIDIA offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications will be accepted at least until May 31, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer.