NVIDIA
Technology
FirmwareDesignEngineer
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“Firmware Design Engineer at NVIDIA. Skills: Firmware Design, PHY-layer firmware, Embedded FW debugging. Design PHY-layer firmware. Develop PHY-layer firmware”
Industry & Context.
Investigate difficult problems; Triage difficult problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. Sc. or M. Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, Proficient programming in C, Debugging experience, Ability to work with interrupts, Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Proficient in Python, Proficient in MatLab, Good understanding of SerDes operation, Experience with developing physical layer, Knowledgeable of Hardware/Software Development Process, collaborative and interpersonal skills, Ability to successfully guide and influence
What You'll Do.
Design PHY-layer firmware
Develop PHY-layer firmware
Enable physical linkup flows
Implement FW algorithm
Maintain FW algorithm
Develop FW on emulation
Develop FW on simulation
Test FW on simulation
Debug HW/FW/SW issues
Screen HW/FW/SW issues
Take part in silicon bring-up
Take part in SW development
Lead discussions about product functionality
Lead discussions about areas for improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with NVIDIA FW development; Work with architecture teams; Work with chip design teams; Work with HW design teams; Work with SW design teams; Work with people across countries
Communication Scope
English verbal communication; English written communication
Full Job Description
NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Firmware Design Engineer for NVIDIA FW PHY Group. The person will closely work with NVIDIA FW development, architecture, chip design teams and gain deep understanding of NVIDIA's Networking products and technologies. 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? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best chip design team in the industry! **What you’ll be doing:** * Working on the most Ground breaking technology for building AI infrastructure * Design and develop PHY-layer firmware for our latest networking devices, improving performance and reliability in our next-generation products. * Enabling new SerDes and physical linkup flows * 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 **What we need to see:** * B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 3+ 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 * Ability to work with interrupts and dynamic environment with good spirit. * Excellent English verbal and written communication skills **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** * 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 s
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