Firmware Design Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Design Engineer

Role Summary

Develop firmware for PHY/SerDes and optical interfaces within the NVIDIA FW PHY Group. Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and software teams to implement, validate, and debug firmware for networking silicon.

Work spans pre-silicon emulation/simulation, silicon bring-up, and cross-team troubleshooting to ensure reliable signal-processing functionality.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early career - minimum 2 years of relevant firmware or embedded systems experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Enable and integrate new SerDes and optical technologies into products.
• Implement firmware functionality in signal-processing units of NVIDIA products.
• Define, implement, and maintain firmware algorithms to control silicon.
• Develop and test firmware in emulation and simulation environments during pre-silicon phases.
• Debug and triage hardware/firmware/software issues and support silicon bring-up.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, hardware, and software design teams across locations.
• Lead data-driven discussions on product functionality and areas for improvement.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in embedded firmware or related roles.
• Proficient in C programming for embedded systems.
• Strong debugging skills and ability to investigate and triage difficult embedded firmware problems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with teams across multiple countries; strong written and verbal English.

Nice-to-have:

• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
• Good understanding of SerDes operation.
• Experience developing the physical layer of communication protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware/software development processes and strong interpersonal skills to guide cross-functional work.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.