> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/462807-senior-firmware-engineer-nic-firmware](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/462807-senior-firmware-engineer-nic-firmware). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Firmware Engineer, NIC Firmware - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Firmware, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, PCI Express, Remote Direct Memory Access, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, Low Latency - **Published:** June 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://seeker-sp.worksourcewa.com/jobview/GetJob.aspx?JobID=293452699 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field. + 5+ years of professional software development experience. + Strong proficiency in C and C++. + Solid understanding of networking protocols. + Experience with PCIe and virtualization technologies. + Excellent grasp of data structures and algorithms fundamentals. + Scripting experience with Python and/or Bash. + Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. + Self-motivated, independent, and a great teammate with excellent interpersonal skills. Ways to stand out from the crowd: + Deep familiarity with RDMA stacks (RoCE, InfiniBand) and low-latency networking. + Experience in high-performance or large-scale compute environments. + Proven experience with distributed systems and scalability challenges. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [A Deep Dive on How To Leverage the NVIDIA GB200 for Ultra-Fast Training and Inference on Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1625-a-deep-dive-on-how-to-leverage-the-nvidia-gb200-for-ultra-fast-training-and-inference-on-kubernetes) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the latest in NVIDIA CUDA Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/568-what-s-the-latest-in-nvidia-cuda-python) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [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)