PCIe Firmware Engineer

NVIDIA Ltd.
Austin, TX, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$184,000.0 - $287,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Embedded Software Firmware Python (Programming Language) Network Architecture Network Protocols Object-Oriented Software Development
+6 more
PCI Express Software Architecture Software Engineering Scripting Information Technology Jenkins

Job description

  • Solve complex problems: Investigate, debug, and resolve challenging PCIe firmware issues for our most important customers, serving as their trusted technical expert.
  • Collaborate across teams: Partner with our Chip Design, Software, and Architecture engineers to find root causes and develop robust, long-term solutions.
  • Influence product development: Translate customer needs and field data into actionable feedback that directly shapes the future of our products.
  • Share your knowledge: Help improve our team’s processes and contribute to our knowledge base, making everyone more effective.

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of significant professional experience in embedded firmware development, with a deep understanding of PCIe.
  • A strong foundation in computer architecture, operating systems, and object-oriented programming.
  • A proactive and curious approach with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
  • Clarity in explaining complex technical issues to both customers and engineering peers.
  • Experience using scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate tasks.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Previous experience in a customer-facing or application engineering role.
  • Direct experience with PCIe switch architecture and firmware.
  • Deep knowledge of hardware verification concepts and tools (C++, Jenkins).
  • Expertise in networking protocols and the Linux operating system., Artificial Intelligence (AI), C++ Programming Language, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Jenkins, Knowledge Base, Linux Operating System, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, Object Oriented Operating Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PCI Express (PCI-E), Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Scientific Research, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Engineering, Switching Architecture

Benefits & conditions

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

About the company

Join NVIDIA and Shape the Future of AI Infrastructure. At NVIDIA, our inventions are the engine of accelerated computing and modern AI. Our work powers everything from groundbreaking scientific research to the generative AI applications transforming our world. We believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re looking for a skilled PCIe Firmware Engineer to join our team and help our customers succeed. In this role, you will be a critical link between our pear team / QA / Application and the PCIe FW design team. You will have a direct impact on our business and technology by solving sophisticated technical challenges and ensuring our customers can build the next generation of supercomputers and AI fabrics., NVIDIA is the world leader in graphics processing technologies, creating innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA products are transforming visually-rich applications such as video games, film production, broadcasting, industrial design, space exploration, and medical imaging. We invest in our people and our technologies, support and fund industry research around the world, and consistently deliver high-quality products. NVIDIA’s culture promotes and inspires a team of world-class employees to be at the top of their game. We’ve created an environment where talents are recognized and collaboration is valued. Our employees are shaping the world of tomorrow. . . today. We invite you to explore the opportunities available at NVIDIA to see what your future may hold.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more

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