Firmware Engineer

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated Firmware Engineer to join our FW Pre-Silicon team. Take part in the team whose primary mission is to work on groundbreaking technology network adapters (NIC) and prepare NIC Firmware for tape-out and production! Our goal is to have NIC Firmware fully verified before real chip is produced, so you will engage intensively with frontier HW emulation systems. As a Firmware engineer, you’ll work in a wide range of domains including low-level C communication with hardware and software, Python to automate routine tasks, C++ regression environment. The position is definitely for you if you like to be in the intersection of all development activities related to preparing new chip to production.

What You Will Be Doing

Performing integration of Chip Design RTL drops to NIC Firmware

Working on bringing up next generation NIC devices on Emulation systems

Close work with Chip Design, Firmware and Software teams during integration activities

Extend NIC Firmware code support for new devices

Improve team’s work efficiency by adapting methodologies, automating routine activities

What We Need To See

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

2+ years of experience

Computer structure & operating systems

Experience in Python & Bash (tcsh is an advantage)

Previous experience in Pre-Silicon activities is an advantage

Experience in Real-Time or Embedded software development is an advantage

Problem solver, independent and curious

Strong interpersonal skills and self-learning ability

Strong multi-disciplinary capabilities and ability to work with a wide interface of people – chip design, verification, FW, SW

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

Knowledge of Hardware verification concepts and tools

Experience partnering with software and hardware teams to define and implement firmware

Knowledge in networking, Linux and scripting languages

Experience with in-depth problems solving

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/