Senior Firmware Engineer, GPU Verification

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $236k

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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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TL;DR · Senior Firmware Engineer, GPU Verification

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As a Senior Firmware Engineer - GPU Verification, you will join the InfiniBand Switch and NVLink FW group to support the development of next-generation networking products. Working within an Agile methodology, you will develop verification processes that align with quality standards and project timelines while designing and implementing new features in the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs Drive. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with architecture and software design teams throughout the software development lifecycle in both pre and post-silicon environments. You will utilize C++, Python, and embedded software development skills to solve complex problems. The role requires a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, and stacks while navigating the hardware, firmware, and software relationship. Relevant expertise may include knowledge of network protocols, Linux internals, and CI tools like Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins.

What does a Firmware Engineer earn?

Median $202800 from 37 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

C++ Python Embedded SW Linux Git Gerrit Jenkins Agile Network Protocols Firmware System Debugging

What you'll do

Develop verification processes aligned with quality standards and project timelines using C++ and Python.
Design and implement new features for the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs Drive products.
Facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of team projects and activities.
Work in pre- and post-silicon development environments for next-generation networking products.
Debug complex systems and investigate hardware, firmware, and software interactions.
Integrate new features into the core networking stack to improve product performance.

What we're looking for

B.Sc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
6+ years of relevant overall professional experience.
Proficient knowledge of C++ and Python.
Experience with Embedded SW development.
Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of network protocols (preferred).
Background with CI methodology and tools like Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins (preferred).
Background in Linux internals (preferred).

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