Senior Firmware Engineer – GPU Networking

1 Month ago • 12 Years + • Research & Development • $184,000 PA - $356,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA's Networking BU seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer for its GPU networking (NVLink) team. This role involves designing, implementing, and leading the development of major firmware features for next-generation GPU networking products. Responsibilities include collaborating with architecture and software design teams, working in pre- and post-silicon development environments, understanding system debugging and networking technology, and innovating to improve NVIDIA's FW switching products. The engineer will collaborate with global R&D teams and contribute to core firmware features.
Must have:
  • 12+ years relevant experience
  • Proficient in C and embedded SW
  • Strong analytical & debugging skills
  • Excellent understanding of real-time programming
  • Strong Python programming skills
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of network protocols
  • Assembly programming experience
  • Linux internals background
  • Scripting abilities (Python, Bash)
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by phenomenal technology—and outstanding people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA’s Networking BU group is seeking to hire an excellent Senior Firmware Engineer to join the GPU networking (NVLink) FW group. As a Senior Engineer you will be taking part in designing, implementing and leading major development firmware features, delivering the next-generation GPU networking products. The Firmware team develops brand-new networking features for GPU data transfer protocols. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With dedicated engineers around the globe, the work environment is dynamic, exciting, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge?

What you will be doing:

  • Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA GPU firmware.

  • Work in Pre & Post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA GPU products.

  • Gain a deep understanding of system debugging, networking technology, and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.

  • Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view.

  • Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

What we need to see:

  • 12+ years of relevant professional experience.

  • BS or MS in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • Proficient knowledge of C.

  • Excellent understanding of embedded SW and real-time programming.

  • Strong analytical, creative, debugging and problem-solving skills.

  • Meticulous and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.

  • Strong programming skills in Python.

  • An excellent teammate with good social skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of network protocols.

  • Assembly programming and debugging hand-on experience

  • Background in Linux internals.

  • Scripting abilities (Python, Bash).

  • Motivation to learn and constantly improve processes and tools.

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. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best chip design team in the industry!

#LI-Hybrid

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.


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