Physical Layer Firmware Architecture Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Physical Layer Firmware Architecture Engineer
Role Summary
As a Physical Layer Firmware Architecture Engineer in NVIDIA's networking group (Mellanox Technologies), you will define firmware architecture and high-level designs for PHY layers in NVIDIA ASICs, translate customer requirements into technical specifications, and coordinate multi-functional teams to deliver products supporting high-speed communication protocols.
Experience Level
Mid-level; years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include architecture definition, project leadership, and cross-team coordination:
- Translate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications for firmware architecture, embedded software, user interfaces, and high-level design.
- Define PHY-layer architecture and features for implementation in NVIDIA ASICs and next-generation protocols.
- Lead and supervise project implementation by team leads, developers, and QA; participate in low-level design reviews and QA test-plan reviews.
- Collaborate with design, backend, system, marketing, firmware, and driver teams to converge on key design decisions.
- Participate in standards bodies and contribute to the definition of future communication protocols.
Requirements
Must-have technical and interpersonal skills:
- Proven networking knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working across multi-functional engineering teams and supervising implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to produce technical specifications and participate in design and QA reviews.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with physical-layer communication, signal integrity, or high-speed data transmission protocols.
- Familiarity with wire-line PHY protocols such as IEEE 802.3, InfiniBand, PCIe, and USB.
Education Requirements
BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience; stated GPA requirement of 85+ and preference for graduates of The Technion. Equivalent experience 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.
