Firmware Manager

Job Title

Firmware Manager

Role Summary

Lead the PHY NIC firmware design team in NVIDIA's FW PHY Group, coordinating firmware development with architecture, hardware, and software teams. Own release planning, system-level debugging, and improvements to product functionality.

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically 8+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of team leadership.

Responsibilities

Accountable for team leadership, delivery planning, cross-discipline coordination, and resolving complex HW/FW/SW issues.

• Lead and manage the PHY NIC firmware team, including scrum planning and team execution.
• Define and plan release deliveries and schedules.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, hardware, and software design teams.
• Debug, screen, and triage hardware/firmware/software integration issues.
• Participate actively in software development phases and code reviews.
• Drive data-driven discussions on product functionality and areas for improvement.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 8+ years of relevant firmware or embedded systems experience.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience.
• Proficient programming in C for embedded systems.
• Experience debugging and triaging complex embedded firmware and HW/FW/SW issues.
• Experience developing the physical layer of communication protocols.
• Good understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit operation.
• Strong verbal and written English communication and ability to work across multiple countries.

Nice-to-have:

• PHY firmware experience and SerDes operation knowledge.
• Familiarity with hardware/software development processes and methodologies.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; ability to guide and influence cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical 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.