Firmware Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Firmware Design Engineer in NVIDIA's FW PHY Group enabling new SerDes and Optical Technologies. Collaborating with architecture and design teams to implement firmware functionality in NVIDIA products.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeYokneam • 🇮🇱 IsraelJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enabling new SerDes and Optical Technologies
Implement FW functionality in signal processing units of NVIDIA products
Work closely with the architecture, HW, and SW design teams
Define implement and maintain FW algorithm to control the Silicon
Develop and test FW on emulation & simulation environments during the Pre-silicon phase
Debug and screen HW/FW/SW issues
Take an active part in silicon bring-up and SW development phases
Lead data-driven discussions about the product functionality and areas for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
2+ years of relevant experience
Proficient programming in C
Debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage difficult problems in embedded FW
Good communication skills and the ability to work with people across several countries
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Python and MatLab
Good understanding of SerDes operation
Experience with developing the physical layer of communication protocols
Knowledgeable of Hardware/Software Development Process
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully guide and influence

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CPythonMatLabdebuggingsignal processingFW algorithm developmentembedded FWcommunication protocolsSilicon bring-upemulation & simulation

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative skillsinterpersonal skillsdata-driven discussionsguiding and influencing

Certifications

B.Sc. in Electrical EngineeringM.Sc. in Computer Engineering