Senior Firmware Engineer, NIC Firmware

NVIDIA

Senior Firmware Engineer developing Mellanox NIC firmware for NVIDIA’s accelerated networking systems. Building features and verification tests for cloud, HPC, and storage environments.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $287,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with a solid understanding of networking protocols and experience in high-performance computing environments. Capable of developing and verifying firmware features while collaborating effectively with architecture and software design teams.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingNetworking ProtocolsFirmware DevelopmentPython Scripting

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingNetworking ProtocolsData StructuresAlgorithmsPCIe TechnologiesVirtualization TechnologiesPython ScriptingBash ScriptingDebugging

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

RDMA StacksRoCEInfiniBandDistributed SystemsHigh-Performance Computing

Industry Keywords

Firmware TestingSystem DebugNetworking TechnologyScalability ChallengesLarge-Scale Compute Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Distributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the architecture and different software design teams
Implement new features in the core of Mellanox NIC firmware
Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environment
Gain a deep understanding of system debug, networking technology and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship
Learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Generous benefits package
Equity