Senior Firmware PCIe Application Engineer

at Nvidia
📍 Austin, United States
USD 184,000-356,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Jenkins @ 4 Linux @ 4 Python @ 4 Hiring @ 4 Bash @ 4 Communication @ 4 Networking @ 4 QA @ 4

Details

Join NVIDIA and shape the future of AI infrastructure. At NVIDIA, our inventions are the engine of accelerated computing and modern AI. This role is a customer-facing PCIe firmware engineering position that sits between application/QA teams and the PCIe firmware design team. You will investigate and resolve field issues, collaborate with chip, software and architecture teams, and translate customer needs into product improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate, debug, and resolve complex PCIe firmware issues for key customers; act as a trusted technical expert.
  • Collaborate across Chip Design, Software, and Architecture teams to identify root causes and develop robust long-term solutions.
  • Translate customer feedback and field data into actionable recommendations that influence product development.
  • Improve team processes and contribute to the internal knowledge base.
  • Provide clear explanations of complex technical issues to both customers and engineering peers.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development with a deep understanding of PCIe.
  • Strong foundation in computer architecture and operating systems.
  • Proficiency with object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Experience using scripting languages (Python, Bash) to automate tasks.
  • Proactive, curious, and passionate about continuous learning and problem solving.
  • Clear communication skills for interacting with customers and engineering teams.

Ways to stand out

  • Previous customer-facing or application engineering experience.
  • Direct experience with PCIe switch architecture and firmware.
  • Knowledge of hardware verification concepts and tools (including C++, Jenkins).
  • Expertise in networking protocols and the Linux operating system.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary ranges by level:
    • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD per year
    • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD per year
  • Eligible for equity and additional benefits (see NVIDIA benefits).

Additional details

  • Applications accepted at least until August 1, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in hiring and promotion practices.