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# Manager, Firmware

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $224,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Software Engineering, Computer Network Technologies, Real Time Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Manager--Firmware_JR2019791

## About the Role

* B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
 * 4+ years of managerial experience.
 * 8+ overall years of relevant firmware development experience.
 * Proficient in C (and assembly)
 * Strong programming skills in Python.
 * Excellent understanding of embedded SW and real-time programming.
 * Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
 * Diligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
 * An excellent teammate with good social skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Knowledge of network protocols.
 * Experience with Agile
 * Proficient in C++
 * Knowledge in Firmware verification methodologies

## Description

* Lead a group of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship to the team of highly skilled engineers. Empower the team members to excel and increase team productivity.
 * Lead a firmware team that develops out-of-band / side-band management and peripherals (including communications with the BMC)
 * Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team.
 * Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
 * Work in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
 * Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
 * Innovate! Bring NVIDIA's FW switching products to shine in customer's view.


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