Senior Firmware Engineer – Ethernet Switching

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NVIDIA’s Networking group is seeking to hire an experienced Firmware Design Engineer for the Ethernet Switch Firmware Core team. The next generation of Switches are a crucial component of the most innovative AI and Cloud Computing Networks in the world. This is a key driver for innovation and growth not only for NVIDIA but our end customers as well. As a member of the Ethernet Firmware Team, you will design and develop the embedded firmware for the Spectrum family of Ethernet Switches. This role will require you to participate in the design & development of firmware while working closely with hardware and architecture team to ensure timely delivery of our products to the market. This position is located onsite in our Austin, Texas office.

What you'll be doing:

• Deeply involved in the entire software development process from architecture to integration testing of firmware for the Spectrum ASIC product line.

• Work with HW & ASIC team to provide insights into developing the next generation of silicon and systems.

• Design and implement algorithms to improve system scale and performance.

• Work with higher layer software teams to debug issues reported by customers (internal and external).

• Design, implement and integrate new features according to the product roadmap.

• Have a new insight on how to improve our software? Why not! Bring your ideas to life by innovating during our hackathons

• Mentor, support and grow junior team members.

• Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

What we need to see:

• 8+ years of proven experience developing firmware for embedded systems.

• 5+ years of experience with C/C++ in Real-Time Embedded system.

• MS (preferred) or BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Proven expertise with Networking protocols (at L2, L3, L4 layers).

• Strong technical debugging skills in Embedded Systems.

• Creative, self-motivated and collaborative person comfortable working with local and international teams.

• Problem solving frame of mind along with strong interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Previous experience working with Networking Products like Network Adapters/Switches

• Patents in the fields of networking, communication protocols, ASIC design, computer architecture etc.

• Journal publications, Conference papers, along with strong referrals

With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely regarded as one of the most desirable technology employers in the world. Our teams are composed of some of the most forward‑thinking and driven engineers in the industry, and we continue to grow rapidly. If you are a senior data engineer passionate about building large‑scale, high‑impact data platforms, we’d love to hear from you.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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