NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Team Lead for the NIC FW verification infrastructure team. In this role, you will lead the verification infrastructure - ensuring testing infrastructure stability, scalability, and continuous improvement - while guiding the development of advanced modules and methodologies. You will be responsible for driving the team’s technical direction, supporting the evaluation of data and control path for new features, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet the expectations of industry-leading customers. As a leader, you will mentor and grow a team of engineers, foster a culture of ownership and execution, and collaborate closely with NVIDIA’s networking NIC FW teams.
What you will be doing:
Lead and drive team execution end-to-end, combining managerial ownership with hands-on technical contribution - including ownership of the verification testing domain, its flows, coverage and the regression cycle.
Develop deep expertise in NVIDIA technologies, with a strong focus on FW functionality with corresponding interfaces with HW and SW.
Drive team execution by setting clear priorities, removing blockers, and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery - while maintaining a high bar for technical excellence and clearly communicating priorities, trade-offs, and status to stakeholders.
Define and continuously improve testing methodologies, including leading retrospectives for missed bugs to identify gaps - driving actionable changes to test coverage, flows, and verifiers.
Act as a technical leader within the team, contributing to design discussions, mentoring engineers, and actively participating in high-level design and code reviews.
What we need to see:
B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
3+ years of experience in an engineering management or team leadership role, with a strong hands-on technical background. 6+ overall years of experience as an engineer.
Strong coding skills with deep understanding of OOP principles and software design.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing execution with continuous improvement.
Demonstrated leadership qualities — ownership, initiative, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to drive results independently and as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly articulate priorities and align with stakeholders.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Deep familiarity with c++.
Familiarity with regression concepts, testing flows, and CI practices.
Knowledge of Networking protocols.
Working with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Docker.
Experience in working in an agile approach.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Come join our FW Verification team and help us build future interconnect architectures that will continue to drive us forward in the fields of High-Performance Computing, Graphics, AI and Networking.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 3+ years engineering management or team leadership experience
- 6+ years overall engineering experience
- Strong coding skills with deep understanding of OOP principles and software design
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement
- Demonstrated leadership qualities: ownership, initiative, problem-solving, and ability to drive results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Deep familiarity with C++
- Familiarity with regression concepts, testing flows, and CI practices
- Knowledge of networking protocols
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and Docker
- Experience working in an agile approach
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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