Manager, Firmware

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$224,000–$356,500 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $290k
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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

Nvidia currently has 896 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager, Firmware

As the Manager, Firmware, you will join the FW Management group to lead a major development team responsible for the firmware of next-generation networking products. You will provide technical guidance and career mentorship while remaining hands-on with development activities in pre and post-silicon environments. Your daily responsibilities include managing the development of out-of-band and side-band management, peripherals, and communications with the BMC. You will facilitate project planning, scheduling, and execution while collaborating with architecture and software design teams throughout the lifecycle. The role requires expertise in C, assembly, and Python to develop features for cloud, HPC, and storage systems. Key competencies include a deep understanding of embedded software, real-time programming, system debugging, and networking technology. You will solve complex problems regarding the hardware, firmware, and software relationship within high-performance networking infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship.
  • Manage the development of out-of-band/side-band management and peripherals including BMC communications.
  • Drive the planning, scheduling, and execution of project activities for the firmware team.
  • Participate in hands-on firmware development activities for next-generation networking products.
  • Collaborate with architecture and software design teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Work in pre- and post-silicon development environments to develop modern networking features.
  • Debug complex systems and manage the integration of hardware, firmware, and software components.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of managerial experience.
  • Relevant firmware development experience.
  • Proficiency in C and assembly languages.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Excellent understanding of embedded software and real-time programming.
  • Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, Agile methodologies, and firmware verification methodologies is preferred.

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