Senior NIC Firmware Engineer: Low-Latency RDMA Networking

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

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Seattle is seeking a Software Engineer to join the NIC Firmware team. You will work with architecture and software teams to implement core firmware features for Mellanox NICs, and develop verification tests in a complex firmware environment.

The role requires 5+ years of C/C++ software development, knowledge of networking, PCIe, virtualization, and strong problem-solving. Base salary ranges are presented with equity and benefits; applications accepted until Sept 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or 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.
• Excellent grasp of data structures and algorithms fundamentals.
• Scripting experience with Python and/or Bash.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and a great teammate with 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 complex firmware environment.
• Gain understanding of system debug, networking tech, and HW/FW/SW relationships.
• Learn how a large software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released.

Skills

C/C++

Networking

Python/Bash

DS/Algorithms

Debugging

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

PCIe

Virtualization

Job description

NVIDIA in Seattle is seeking a Software Engineer to join the NIC Firmware team. You will work with architecture and software teams to implement core firmware features for Mellanox NICs, and develop verification tests in a complex firmware environment.

The role requires 5+ years of C/C++ software development, knowledge of networking, PCIe, virtualization, and strong problem-solving. Base salary ranges are presented with equity and benefits; applications accepted until Sept 8, 2026.