Senior Firmware Engineer

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative senior firmware engineer to join the GPU Software team. As a senior SOC firmware engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and debugging firmware for Nvidia SOC platforms. You will work closely with the hardware, software, and security teams to deliver high-quality and robust firmware that meets our customers' needs and expectations.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and maintain firmware boot loaders, firmware packaging tools, and firmware debugging tools for SOC products.

  • Optimize firmware performance, reliability, security, and compatibility across different platforms and devices.

  • Debug and tackle firmware issues using various tools and methods, such as JTAG, UART, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

  • Support firmware integration, testing, and validation activities.

  • Document firmware design, specifications, and test plans.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior firmware engineers.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of relevant firmware development for embedded systems, preferably for SOC products.

  • PC system experience with the industry/ecosystem.

  • Proven understanding of firmware boot processes, firmware packaging formats, and firmware security mechanisms.

  • Proficient in C/C++, assembly languages, and scripting languages such as Python, Shell, etc.

  • Experience with implementing FW securely, and ability to use FW security tools (Coverity, fuzzing, etc.)

  • Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

  • Work independently and in a team environment.

  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. NVIDIA is also an equal opportunity employer. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.

NVIDIA

Website: https://www.nvidia.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1993

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ GPU ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Software ⋅ Virtual Reality