Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Competitive salaries

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join its ambitious Firmware team in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves developing cutting-edge networking features for AI, cloud, HPC, and storage systems. Successful candidates will work closely with various teams, implement new firmware features, and ensure software quality.

Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience in Firmware development and strong C/C++ programming skills. Competitive salaries ranging from $184,000 to $356,500 are offered based on experience, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Firmware development.
• Strong C/C++ and OOP capabilities.
• Familiar with digital design and CPU/GPU architecture.
• Experience with RISCV architecture for added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with architecture and design teams to implement features.
• Develop verification tests in a sophisticated Firmware environment.
• Collaborate with teams to debug FW/validation issues.
• Engage in modeling and simulation for product development.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Firmware development

Data analysis

Debugging skills

Linux

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux scripting

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

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. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. 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

What you will be doing:

• 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, SW and program managers to debug any FW/validation issues.
• Heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce our outstanding products including schematic and layout reviews on next generation board designs.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's or master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Firmware.
• 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.
• Familiar with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages and python hands-on.
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem solving skills.
• Motivated and independent with strong communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Coding and automation skills in scripting languages like Python.
• Experience with RISCV 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).

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package (www.nvidiabenefits.com), we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 30, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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