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Tech Lead, Firmware Integration

AT NVIDIA
NVIDIA

Tech Lead, Firmware Integration

Santa Clara, CA

Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI computing? We're seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our evolving System Integration team. You'll lead ground-breaking projects involving GPUs, DPUs, and networking components, playing a pivotal role in developing the world's most powerful AI computers.

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will lead integration of our latest firmware into new hardware. You'll partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams to seamlessly integrate our next-generation NVIDIA products. You will be hands on, applying your problem-solving skills, system-level debugging expertise, strong communication skills and collaborative spirit to drive innovation and excellence. If you love being the point person and having ownership of this critical step in our process, this could be the perfect role for you - we'd love to hear from you!

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What you'll be doing:

  • Lead the integration of firmware into new hardware from concept through production.
  • Address and resolve high-impact issues from the field, working with global hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Mentor and guide a team of skilled system integration engineers, partnering with your manager on team development.
  • Integrate network software and hardware components into embedded CPU and GPU platforms, collaborating closely with product and system teams.
  • Act as a central engineering liaison, bridging GPU and network business units to ensure effective communication and alignment.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of experience in low-level or embedded software development, application engineering, or board bring-up leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interdisciplinary knowledge.
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment with evolving requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven record of driving schedules and resolving issues in complex scenarios.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience solving system bring-up issues, including SW-HW interfaces, power, network applications, device drivers, and PCI.
  • Hands-on experience with complex embedded systems and the semiconductor industry.
  • Practical lab experience.
  • Background in project management, team management, or system validation roles

With competitive salaries and generous benefits, we are widely considered to be one of the world's most desirable technology employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to phenomenal growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer who has a passion for pioneering technology, we want to hear from you.

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The base salary range is 220,000 USD - 419,750 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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: NVIDIA-JR1987084
Employment Type: Full Time