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Firmware Design Engineer

$152k - $241.5k

NVIDIA

NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Firmware Design Engineer for NVIDIA FW PHY Group. You will work closely with NVIDIA Application engineering teams, costumers, other FW development teams , architecture, chip design teams and gain deep understanding of NVIDIA's Networking products and technologies. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best FW team in the industry!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working on the most Ground breaking technology for building AI infrastructure

  • Debug, Analyze and Solve PHY-layer issues over our cutting-edge networking devices, enhancing performance and reliability in our products.

  • Work with our application teams and support our customers.

  • Collaborate with the architecture, HW, and SW design teams to Solve complex issues.

  • Debug and screen HW/FW/SW issues

  • Take an active part in silicon bring-up and SW development phases.

  • Lead data-driven discussions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

What we need to see:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Experience working with Costumer issues

  • Ability to work with interrupts and dynamic environment with good spirit.

  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficient programming in C

  • Debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage difficult problems in embedded FW

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with people across several countries

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Proficient in Python and Data analysis

  • Good understanding of SerDes operation

  • Experience with developing the physical layer of communication protocols

  • Knowledgeable of Hardware/Software Development Process

  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully guide and influence

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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