Senior NIC Firmware Engineer: Low-Latency Networking

Thomas To; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an excellent Software Engineer to join the NIC Firmware team in Seattle. You will implement features in the NIC firmware core and develop tests for advanced capabilities, while learning how large software projects are maintained and released.

A strong foundation in C/C++ and networking is required, with experience in PCIe and virtualization technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration across architecture and software teams, with opportunities for equity and a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols.
• Experience with PCIe and virtualization technologies.
• Scripting experience with Python and/or Bash.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and a great teammate with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the architecture and different software design teams.
• Implement new features in the core of Mellanox NIC firmware.
• Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environment.
• Gain a deep understanding of system debug, networking technology and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
• You will learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developed.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking protocols

Python/Bash scripting

PCIe & virtualization knowledge

Data structures & algorithms

System debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

RDMA stacks (RoCE, InfiniBand)

Virtualization technologies

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking an excellent Software Engineer to join the NIC Firmware team in Seattle. You will implement features in the NIC firmware core and develop tests for advanced capabilities, while learning how large software projects are maintained and released.

A strong foundation in C/C++ and networking is required, with experience in PCIe and virtualization technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration across architecture and software teams, with opportunities for equity and a competitive