Senior Firmware PCIe Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in Santa Clara seeks a skilled PCIe Firmware Engineer to address complex firmware issues and collaborate with design and architecture teams. This role requires over 8 years of experience in embedded firmware development and a strong grasp of PCIe technology. The engineer will also translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements. The base salary ranges from $184,000 to $287,500 depending on level and experience, complemented by equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems.
• Experience explaining complex technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, debug, and resolve PCIe firmware issues.
• Collaborate with design, software, and architecture teams.
• Translate customer needs into product feedback.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

PCIe understanding

Problem-solving

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

C++

Jenkins

Job description

Join NVIDIA and Shape the Future of AI Infrastructure. At NVIDIA, our inventions are the engine of accelerated computing and modern AI. Our work powers everything from groundbreaking scientific research to the generative AI applications transforming our world. We believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we're looking for a skilled PCIe Firmware Engineer to join our team and help our customers succeed. In this role, you will be a critical link between our peer team / QA / Application and the PCIe FW design team. You will have a direct impact on our business and technology by solving sophisticated technical challenges and ensuring our customers can build the next generation of supercomputers and AI fabrics.

What You Will Be Doing

• Solve complex problems: Investigate, debug, and resolve challenging PCIe firmware issues for our most important customers, serving as their trusted technical expert.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with our Chip Design, Software, and Architecture engineers to find root causes and develop robust, long-term solutions.
• Influence product development: Translate customer needs and field data into actionable feedback that directly shapes the future of our products.
• Share your knowledge: Help improve our team's processes and contribute to our knowledge base, making everyone more effective.

What We Need To See

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of significant professional experience in embedded firmware development, with a deep understanding of PCIe.
• A strong foundation in computer architecture, operating systems, and object‑oriented programming.
• A proactive and curious approach with a passion for continuous learning and problem‑solving.
• Clarity in explaining complex technical issues to both customers and engineering peers.
• Experience using scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate tasks.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

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

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 March 9, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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