NVIDIA · 16 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $356K/yr
10+ years expNVIDIA is a leading company in AI and accelerated computing technology, seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to manage the full development cycle for low-level firmware. The role involves influencing architectural directions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality and reliability.
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Hiring Manager
Devin Constant
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical authority for firmware across the product stack (bootloader, drivers, RTOS, application‑level services), providing vision and setting standards
Conduct regular build reviews, pair-programming sessions, and technical talks to lift up the team and mentor junior engineers
Translate Product Requirement Documents into detailed firmware specifications, architecture diagrams, and interface contracts
Lead detailed profiling, optimization, and validation of latency-critical paths to ensure flawless performance and reliability
Collaborate closely with hardware, silicon, system-software, and AI-software teams to co-design interfaces and drive integration-test strategies
Successfully carry out methods that boost product quality and reliability while encouraging a collaborative atmosphere
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of professional firmware development experience on complex, high-performance SoC/ASIC platforms
In-depth knowledge of C/C++ (C‑11 or later), assembly, and low-level hardware interaction (memory‑mapped I/O, interrupt handling, DMA, bootloader design)
Proven experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, ThreadX) and/or bare-metal firmware for latency-critical workloads
Proficiency with high-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen3/4, DDR4/5, SerDes, Ethernet) and lower-speed buses (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN)
Understanding of server-grade power, cooling, and reliability requirements for datacenters
Preferred
Experience leading a firmware team to compete and succeed in ambitious projects
Demonstrated ability to strictly adhere to deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
Outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of encouraging inclusive and collaborative environments
A determined approach to overcoming challenges and successfully implementing innovative solutions
Previous exposure to world-class AI/ML firmware development and datacenter environments
Benefits
Equity
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Company
NVIDIA
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