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Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$224k2026-07-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and verify firmware for NVIDIA networking chips (NICs and Switches) serving AI, cloud, HPC, and storage markets.

Role type

Senior Firmware Engineer (Networking)

Builds

Firmware for NVIDIA Network Interface Cards (NIC) and Switches

Domain

Networking hardware, AI infrastructure, HPC

Required skills

C/C++, OOP, Linux drivers, CPU/GPU/SOC architecture, digital design, debugging, Python scripting, board bringup, lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Preferred skills

RISCV architecture, verification, automation, schematic/layout review

Technologies

Linux, Python, C, C++, RISCV, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers

Responsibilities

Implement new features for NIC and Switch firmware; Develop verification tests for advanced features; Collaborate with chip design, board design, and Silicon teams to debug FW/validation issues; Participate in early modeling, simulation, and schematic/layout reviews for next-gen board designs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC