Senior Firmware Engineer - Memory Subsystem

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Memory Subsystem Team. The role involves firmware development for NVLINK-C2C and debugging for NVIDIA products. Candidates should possess a BS or MS in EE with embedded systems focus and substantial experience in boot architecture.

The offered salary ranges from $184,000 to $287,500 for Level 4, and from $224,000 to $356,500 for Level 5, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience in Boot architecture and firmware design.
• Experience with high-speed IO interface is a plus.
• Working knowledge of PC systems, Windows OS, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Firmware development for NVLINK-C2C, validation and debug of firmware.
• Working on Boot architecture and security aspects.
• Planning and implementing NVLINK-C2C interfaces.

Skills

Boot architecture and firmware design

RTL and digital design skills

C/C++/Python coding skills

Debugging skills

Collaboration and cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

BS or MS EE degree with focus in embedded systems

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer for our Memory Subsystem Team. The role involves firmware development for NVLINK-C2C and related tasks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Firmware development for NVLINK-C2C, validation and debug of firmware and silicon bring‑up for NVIDIA products.
• Working on Boot architecture and security aspects of NVLink‑C2C interfaces.
• Architectural specifications for micro‑controllers/processors used for boot and run‑time functions.
• Planning and implementing NVLINK‑C2C interfaces, validation, and feature enablement on NVIDIA products.
• Implementing low power states, RAS, telemetry functions.
• Exercising expertise in digital and analog systems, computer architecture, and debugging skills to tackle exciting problems.
• Refining our interface bring‑up and validation strategy.

What We Need To See

• BS or MS EE degree with focus in embedded systems (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of proven experience in Boot architecture and firmware design.
• Excellent RTL and digital design skills.
• Experience with high-speed IO interface is a plus.
• Good understanding and coding skills in C/ C++/Python.
• Understanding of data structures.
• Knowledge in ASIL process and flow will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of PC systems, Windows OS, and Linux.
• Excellent debugging skills. Able to break problems down based on first principles.
• Possess good collaboration and cross-disciplinary teamwork skills.
• Comfortable assuming different responsibilities over the life of a product.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Familiar with scripting or programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or Perl.
• Experience with embedded firmware.
• Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven track record to optimally guide and influence within a dynamic matrix environment.

We offer competitively salaries ranging from 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. Eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.