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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 pear 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:
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Solve complex problems: Investigate, debug, and resolve challenging PCIe firmware issues for our most important customers, serving as their trusted technical expert.
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Collaborate across teams: Partner with our Chip Design, Software, and Architecture engineers to find root causes and develop robust, long-term solutions.
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Influence product development: Translate customer needs and field data into actionable feedback that directly shapes the future of our products.
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Share your knowledge: Help improve our team's processes and contribute to our knowledge base, making everyone more effective.
What we need to see:
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A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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8+ years of significant professional experience in embedded firmware development, with a deep understanding of PCIe.
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A strong foundation in computer architecture, operating systems, and object-oriented programming.
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A proactive and curious approach with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
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Clarity in explaining complex technical issues to both customers and engineering peers.
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Experience using scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate tasks.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
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Previous experience in a customer-facing or application engineering role.
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Direct experience with PCIe switch architecture and firmware.
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Deep knowledge of hardware verification concepts and tools (C++, Jenkins).
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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.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.
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