Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 153 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking

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The Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking joins the NVLink team within the Networking organization to develop software for next-generation PHY, SERDES, and link-level devices. This role involves defining and developing high-performance firmware for the NVLink ecosystem, owning the delivery of advanced networking features, and managing the end-to-end interface to core CSP customers. Key responsibilities include owning the test and validation of software, maintaining portable verification infrastructure, and managing regression test suites. The candidate must utilize C, C++, and Object-Oriented Programming principles within a Linux environment. The work focuses on hardware-software integration, automation, and CI/CD systems to solve complex networking problems for high-performance computing systems, ensuring the reliability and quality of the fabric connecting powerful AI systems.

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Skills

C C++ Linux Firmware CI/CD Object-Oriented Programming Hardware/Software Verification Test Automation PHY SERDES NVLink Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Develop high-performance software and firmware for PHY and link-level devices within the NVLink ecosystem.
Own the end-to-end delivery of advanced networking features from initial design to final verification.
Develop and maintain robust, portable verification infrastructure and regression test suites.
Troubleshoot and manage the end-to-end interface for core CSP customers.
Automate builds and test suites using Continuous Integration (CI) systems and regression tools.
Analyze complex test results to ensure product quality and reliability.
Perform integration and testing of all Phy Firmware.

What we're looking for

B.Sc/Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of relevant industry experience in the semiconductor, networking, or embedded systems space.
Strong programming knowledge in C and C++ with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles.
Proven hands-on experience with hardware/software verification and test automation.
Deep working knowledge of the Linux environment.
Ability to define and develop high-performance software and firmware for PHY and link-level devices.
Experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) systems and regression tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for deep-tech innovation and testing.

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