NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning - the next era of computing - with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company." We're looking to grow our company and establish teams with the most thoughtful people in the world.
We are looking for a strong technical architect to own end to end firmware architecture for the Client PC products. You will work with various stakeholders internally and externally, drive customer use cases, align architecture with customer requirements and release best products to market. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.
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What you'll be doing:
- Define platform firmware architecture including but not limited to EC and UEFI for the Client PC segments
- Work with PC architects and Client PC customers to narrow down on requirements for implementation to ensure speed of light product development.
- Work with internal teams and IBVs to make sure requirements are designed and implemented in the right way with each firmware and software module
- Drive reliability and optimization in firmware architecture from a client PC view point.
- Own firmware delivered to customers in terms of quality, reliability and performance.
- Designing and developing solutions using industry standards specifications.
- Contributing and driving open standards.
- Working closely with hardware teams to influence hardware design and review HW architecture & schematics.
What we need to see:
- 12+ years of relevant experience working on client firmware and platform software development
- BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CS or related field of education (or equivalent experience).
- Hands on experience with PC boot firmware, EC, UEFI, Battery and PD controller firmware. Be able to actively code.
- Proven record of delivering firmware for client PC products
- Strong knowledge of Client computer architecture
- Strong and demonstrable skill in C/C++ and Python
- Experience programming and debugging skills for Client platforms. Experience in SCM (e.g. Git, Perforce) and project management tools like Jira.
- You should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of team-work, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day.
- You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to complicated problems and hands on with coding.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Hands on with x86 or ARM system architecture.
- Solid experience delivering Client PC products
- Experience working with leading vendors of EC SOC, PD controller vendors
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
The base salary range is 220,000 USD - 339,250 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.