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.
What you will be doing:
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.
What we need to see:
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.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Deep understanding of PCIe
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- Strong foundation in computer architecture and operating systems
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash
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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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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
