Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Posted: 107 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking

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Senior Firmware Engineer, PHY Devices - Networking will join 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 while taking full ownership of advanced networking features from design through final verification. The engineer will build and maintain robust, portable verification infrastructure and regression test suites while working with Continuous Integration systems to automate builds and analyze complex results. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting end-to-end interfaces for core customers and ensuring product reliability. Candidates must possess strong programming skills in C and C++, a deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles, and hands-on experience with hardware/software verification, test automation, and the Linux environment to solve critical problems within high-performance computing systems.

What does a Firmware Engineer earn?

Median $202800 from 35 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Firmware Linux Object-Oriented Programming CI/CD Test Automation PHY SERDES Networking Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Develop high-performance firmware and software 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.
Design, develop, and maintain robust, portable verification infrastructure and regression test suites.
Manage the integration and testing of all Phy Firmware.
Troubleshoot and manage the technical interface with core CSP customers.
Automate builds and analyze complex results using CI/CD systems and regression tools.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of relevant industry experience in the semiconductor, networking, or embedded systems space.
Strong programming knowledge in C and C++.
Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Proven hands-on experience with hardware/software verification and test automation.
Deep working knowledge of the Linux environment.

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