Axiado
AI, Security, Silicon
StaffFirmwareEngineer(NVIDIAEcosystem)
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“Staff Firmware Engineer (NVIDIA Ecosystem) at Axiado. Skills: Firmware Engineering, NVIDIA Ecosystem Integration, Security Solutions Validation, BMC Firmware Development, Protocol Development (MCTP/PLDM), RAS Implementation. Lead integration and validation of security solutions with high-performance NVIDIA-based server systems. Resolve complex issues arising from the NVIDIA System Software Validation Toolkit (NVSSVT)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure 100% compliance with NVRASTool requirements; Enable seamless communication between the Axiado security processor and NVIDIA NVSwitch/GPU components; Ensure predictable system behavior during hardware or firmware errors; Secure every node on the internet
Industry & Context.
Resolving complex issues; Energized by hard problems; Solving real-world problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years in firmware engineering, specifically in BMC or server manageability, Direct experience with NVIDIA GPU deployment tools, XID error debugging, and NVLink topology validation, High proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Proficiency in Python/Shell for automation and validation scripts, In-depth knowledge of IPMI 2.0, Redfish, and the MCTP/PLDM stack, BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Nice to Have
Experience with NVIDIA Fabric Manager and high-availability modes in DGX/HGX systems, Familiarity with Root of Trust (RoT) and Secure Boot mechanisms, Previous experience achieving NVSSVT compliance for BIOSMC vendors
What You'll Do.
Lead integration and validation of security solutions with high-performance NVIDIA-based server systems
Resolve complex issues arising from the NVIDIA System Software Validation Toolkit (NVSSVT)
Ensure 100% compliance with NVRASTool requirements
Diagnose and resolve failures in NVIDIA’s NVSSVT and NVRAS suites
Implement and tune MCTP and PLDM over PCIe/SMbus/USB
Work on NVIDIA RAS (Reliability
and Serviceability) features
Develop and optimize BMC firmware (OpenBMC-based) to support management of NVIDIA GPUs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with system teams to review schematics; Ensure firmware alignment with NVIDIA’s Fabric Manager and GPU software stacks; Collaborate boldly; Mutual support
Full Job Description
Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees are strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. We are seeking a specialized Firmware Engineer to lead integration and validation of our security solutions with high-performance NVIDIA-based server systems. This role focuses on resolv
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