Join our team as a Senior Firmware Engineer specializing in microcontroller firmware development for GPU server platforms. You will design and implement ARM M-class microcontrollers, develop manageability features using C/C++ in an RTOS environment, and ensure seamless communication between various server components through DMTF standard protocols. Your responsibilities include creating a portable microcontroller framework, collaborating with security and hardware teams, and contributing to industry groups like Open Compute and DMTF. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience in low-level firmware development using Zephyr or FreeRTOS, expertise in embedded interfaces such as USB and I3C, and strong skills in C/C++, Bash, Python, and Go. This role requires a deep understanding of server manageability protocols and Linux fundamentals, making it perfect for those passionate about advancing AI computing technology at scale.
Skills
C/C++
Zephyr
FreeRTOS
Python
Go
Bash
DMTF
MCTP
PLDM
SPDM
SMBUS
OCP
Linux
USB
I3C
ARM
Embedded Development
Interrupt Schemes
Multi-threading
DMA
Memory Management
What you'll do
Design and implement microcontroller firmware for GPU server platforms using ARM M-class microcontrollers.
Develop C/C++ manageability features in an RTOS embedded environment optimized for NVIDIA’s Server platforms.
Perform bring-up, debugging, performance analysis of microcontroller firmware for server management devices.
Implement register-based communication and DMTF standard messaging protocols for seamless interaction between hardware components.
Design a portable microcontroller framework for various server management subsystems and ensure high software quality.
Collaborate with security teams to align code with security goals and influence hardware design reviews.
Develop performance-optimized BMC solutions using MCTP, Redfish, SPDM, and PLDM specifications.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
12+ years of low-level microcontroller firmware development using Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
Experience developing BMC and microcontroller firmware for managing CPU, GPU, network, and storage devices.
Proficiency with USB, I3C interfaces, ARM IDEs, debuggers, and hardware analysis tools.
Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++, Bash, Python, Go, and understanding of Linux fundamentals.
Expertise in server manageability protocols like MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, SMBUS, and OCP recovery.
Hands-on experience implementing MCTP stack in embedded environments or FPGA.
Market check
Salary context
This
$224,000–$356,500
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$154,850–$226,800
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,487–$224,062
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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Santa Clara, Ca,Us, US23 days ago
$180,600–$271,000
C
Assembly
RTOS
OS kernel environments
Zephyr
eCos
µC/OS
FreeRTOS
ARMv8
Simulators
FPGA emulation
Interprocessor communication
Power management
Driver development
Embedded firmware development
Remote (Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US)16 days ago
$272,000–$431,250
C
C++
Python
Git
Jira
x86
ARM
BMC
SCM
Data_center_health_management
Firmware_architecture
Telemetry
Server_manageability
Cluster_bring_up
Data_center_management