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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Firmware - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Board Bringup, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Test Case, Computer Networking Systems, Gerrit, Git, Build Tools, Software Version Control, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=859da3cd117d955e ## About the Role NVIDIA Networking Unit is looking for an experienced firmware/software engineer proficient in C and C++ programming to join our team that works on NVIDIA NIC/DPU. You will be responsible for designing and implementing new features for our core products in the networking area. If you're creative, responsible, hardworking, and autonomous, we want to hear from you!, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ firmware and software development (experience with embedded systems, binary network protocols). * Proficient in C/C++ and object-oriented programming. * English - Advanced Level. * High ability to learn new things, do research, and analysis of tasks. * Effective cross-team collaboration and communication, being a team-player, SCRUM-oriented. * Ability to inspect and improve the code, processes, and architecture of the existing systems, deliver high-quality code. * Excellent knowledge of development tools: build systems, version control systems (Git, Gerrit), Linux administration, and shell scripting (Bash, Python). Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Strong expertise in networking: familiarity with NVIDIA's networking solutions, in-depth understanding of networking management protocols, network troubleshooting, ability to provide optimal solutions for complex, network-centric environments. * R&D mindset: ability to work in past-paced, evolving environments with technologies. Skilled at collaborating cross-functionally with other teams and partnering with architects to anticipate, explore, and define edge cases in specifications, ensuring future-proof and scalable solutions. * Proficient in test automation and test case design: Strong ability to design comprehensive and efficient test cases, ensuring coverage of edge cases and critical scenarios. Experienced in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks to validate functionality, performance, and reliability, streamlining the QA process and improving overall software quality. * Hands-on lab experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers). ## Description * Design and implement new features for NVIDIA NIC/DPU and Switch firmware. * Participate in implementing the new standards and protocols in data center management technologies. * Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated firmware testing environment. * Collaborate with chip development, board development, silicon, software, and program management teams to debug firmware and validation issues. * Work on the features starting from the pre-silicon stage and during the entire product life stages. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The AI Skills Gap: What Tech Leaders Must Get Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1704-the-ai-skills-gap-what-tech-leaders-must-get-right) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Nemotron: NVIDIA's open model strategy for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100064-nemotron-nvidia-s-open-model-strategy-for-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)