
Pioneering accelerated computing and AI
Senior Firmware Engineer
Required skills
Python
Linux
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:
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Work closely with the architecture and different software and hardware design teams.
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Implement new features for NVIDIA NIC and Switch firmware.
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Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environment.
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Collaborate with multi-functional teams including chip design, board designers, Silicon, SW and program managers to debug any FW/validation issues.
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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:
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Bachelor's or master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience are required.
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Prior 8+ years of experience in Firmware.
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Strong C/C++ and OOP capabilities.
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Excellent Data analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills.
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Strong understanding of digital design, computer architecture, Linux, drivers and CPU/GPU/SOC architecture.
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Familiar with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages and python hands-on.
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Strong analytical, debugging and problem solving skills.
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Motivated and independent with strong communication skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
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Familiarity with FIPS certification process and crypto engines
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Coding and automation skills in scripting languages like Python.
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Experience with RISCV architecture and verification.
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Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively across different teams
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU fueled the PC gaming market. The company’s groundbreaking work in accelerated computing—a supercharged form of computing at the intersection of computer graphics, high performance computing and AI—is reshaping trillion-dollar industries, such as transportation, healthcare and manufacturing, and fueling the growth of many others. In 2020, NVIDIA acquired Mellanox, a leading supplier of end-to-end Ethernet and Infini Band and services for servers, storage, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Mellanox intelligent interconnect solutions increase data center efficiency by providing the highest throughput and lowest latency, delivering data faster to applications and unlocking system performance. NVIDIA is 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. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
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NVIDIA
PublicA computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
10,001+
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Santa Clara
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Excellent compensation and benefits
Great team culture and collaboration
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