This role pays more than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,905–$241,037
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$352k
versus about
$205k
for comparable roles.
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
Nvidia currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 876 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Firmware Engineer – Server Manageability and Observability, you will serve as a technical architect for data center systems including DGX and HGX platforms. You will own the end-to-end architecture of system software, encompassing firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user mode drivers. Your daily responsibilities include acting as the primary technical point of contact for major customers to define KPIs, gather requirements, and lead innovation in collaboration with hyperscalers. You will navigate complex technical decisions and implement left-shift strategies to mitigate risks. The role requires expertise in SW/HW interfaces, accelerator systems like GPUs and DPUs, and Linux kernel internals. Key technologies include OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE, and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, and InfiniBand to solve critical server management and observability challenges.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $202800 from 35 postings across 9 companies.