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NVIDIA · 3 weeks ago

Firmware Engineer, Memory Subsystem - New College Grad 2026

positionUS, CA, Santa Clara
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$120K/yr - $190K/yr

NVIDIA is a leader in visual and AI computing, known for its pioneering work with GPUs. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer - New College Grad to join their Memory Subsystem Team, where the role involves designing and implementing firmware for memory subsystems and solving complex hardware/software interaction issues.

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Responsibilities

Firmware Design & Execution: Design and implement firmware for the memory subsystem, including silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging for NVIDIA SoC products
Software and Configuration Tuning: Tune the DRAM interface and manage the memory subsystem configuration, including enhancements to initialization, functionality, performance optimization, and power management
Optimization & Quality: Plan and execute firmware features while contributing to code refactoring, profiling, complexity optimization, and comprehensive validation
Architecture Review: Analyze DRAM datasheets, Memory Subsystem Architecture, and SoC architecture specifications to guide implementation
Complex Problem Solving: Exercise expertise in digital/analog systems and computer architecture to debug and solve complex hardware/software interaction issues

Qualification

C/C++Firmware programmingDRAM technologiesData structuresDebugging skillsScripting languagesASIL process knowledge

Required

Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Strong coding skills in C/C++
Understanding of data structures
Exposure to low-level firmware programming for ARM or RISCV processors
Excellent debugging skills. Able to break problems down based on first principles

Preferred

Familiar with scripting or programming languages such as Python, or Perl
Experience with dram technologies like DDR, LPDDR, HBM
Knowledge in ASIL process and flow
Ability to maintain high code quality standards, code profiling, specifically in managing cyclomatic complexity and ensuring comprehensive code coverage

Benefits

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Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nvidia.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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