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$352k
versus about
$209k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 1110 roles with salary data.
The Principal Firmware Engineer – Server Manageability and Observability will own the end-to-end architecture of system software for data center products, including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user mode drivers. Working with component leads and cloud service providers, the role involves leading technological discussions, defining KPIs, and gathering requirements to align product roadmaps with customer needs. Key responsibilities include driving technical innovation, making critical decisions in ambiguous situations, and implementing left-shift strategies to mitigate risks. The position requires mastery of system firmware like SBIOS and OpenBMC, Linux kernel internals, and device management protocols such as MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE, Redfish, and IPMI. Candidates must possess deep expertise in server system architecture, networking protocols like InfiniBand and TCP/IP, and experience with accelerators like GPUs and DPUs.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $196750 from 38 postings across 10 companies.
C/C++
Python
Server Firmware
BMC
x86
ARM
Data Center Management
Git
Perforce
Jira
Firmware Architecture
Telemetry
HPC
Generative AI
System Architecture