As a PCIe Firmware Engineer at NVIDIA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI infrastructure by addressing complex technical challenges that impact our customers' ability to build advanced supercomputers and AI fabrics. Your day-to-day responsibilities include investigating and resolving sophisticated PCIe firmware issues for key clients, collaborating with chip design, software, and architecture teams to develop long-term solutions, and translating customer feedback into actionable product improvements. You will also enhance team processes by contributing to the knowledge base. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, along with 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, particularly in PCIe. Strong skills in computer architecture, operating systems, object-oriented programming, and networking protocols are essential, as is proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation tasks. Experience with hardware verification tools such as C++ and Jenkins is a plus.
Skills
Python
Bash
C++
Jenkins
PCIe
Linux
Networking Protocols
Object-Oriented Programming
Computer Architecture
Operating Systems
What you'll do
Investigate and resolve complex PCIe firmware issues for key customers.
Partner with chip design, software, and architecture teams to develop solutions.
Translate customer needs into actionable feedback for product development.
Enhance team processes by contributing to the knowledge base and documentation.
Use scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate tasks efficiently.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with a focus on PCIe.
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
Strong foundation in computer architecture and operating systems.
Experience using scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation.
Proven ability to collaborate across engineering teams and influence product development.
Deep knowledge of hardware verification concepts and tools (C++, Jenkins).
Expertise in networking protocols and the Linux operating system.
Market check
Salary context
This
$184,000–$287,500
range sits above
86%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$152,450–$241,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$174,112–$231,550
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
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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