Senior Firmware Engineer – Networking Software

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 241,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join its GPU networking team. The role involves collaborating on firmware development for next-generation GPU products, working in a dynamic environment.

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in embedded software, a degree in relevant fields, and proficiency in C and Python. The position offers competitive salary ranges based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in C programming.
• Strong skills in embedded software and real-time programming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software design teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement new features in NVIDIA GPU firmware.
• Work in pre- and post-silicon development environments.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software

Real-time programming

Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Debugging

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by phenomenal technology—and outstanding people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self‑driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent.

NVIDIA’s Networking group is seeking to hire an excellent senior firmware engineer to join the GPU networking (NVLink) firmware 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. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With dedicated engineers around the globe, the work environment is dynamic, exciting, and fast‑paced. Are you ready for the challenge?

What you will be doing:

• 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‑ and 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 firmware 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of network protocols.
• Assembly programming and debugging hands‑on experience.
• Background in Linux internals.
• Scripting abilities (Python, Bash).
• Motivation to learn and constantly improve processes and tools.

Base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $152,000USD–$241,500USD for Level3, and $184,000USD–$287,500USD for Level4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) 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.