Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Join NVIDIA's network R&D team to develop firmware for next-generation SmartNICs. The role covers firmware design, micro-architecture, software interfaces, verification, silicon bring-up and customer support for high-performance networking products.

The position focuses on hands-on embedded firmware development and validation to ensure feature correctness and performance prior to and after tape-out.

Experience Level

Mid-level - typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include firmware development, validation, and customer support for SmartNIC products.

• Develop and validate SmartNIC firmware and related software interfaces.
• Verify firmware and silicon functionality before tape-out and perform bring-up on new silicon.
• Implement features related to congestion control, virtualization, and QoS.
• Diagnose and resolve deployment issues for local customers.
• Propose and implement improvements to products and engineering efficiency.

Requirements

Core technical requirements and desirable skills.

• 3+ years of relevant firmware or embedded systems experience.
• Proven strong capability in C programming.
• Hands-on experience in embedded system design and familiarity with embedded SoC architectures.
• Understanding of network protocols, data structures, and embedded OS concepts.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; able to read technical documentation and conduct meetings in English.

• Knowledge of object-oriented design, C++, Python, or shell scripting.
• Experience with Verilog or VHDL, RDMA, or virtio.
• Self-starter attitude, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent practical experience; equivalent experience explicitly accepted.

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.