Senior System Firmware Engineer, RAS - Platform Software

We are looking for a: Sr Software Engineer, RAS Firmware - Platform Software. NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and establish teams with the most thoughtful people in the world. NVIDIA DGX systems deliver the world's leading solutions for enterprise AI infrastructure at scale.  

We are looking for a talented and experienced Datacenter CPU RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) firmware engineer. As the CPU RAS Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing firmware level changes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and software developers, to create designs that meet stringent reliability requirements and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Are you ready to change the next generation of computing? Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.  

What you’ll be doing:  

• Design and develop RAS firmware for NVIDIA’s Arm Data Center products.  

• Triaging and debugging system, SOC, board, RAS firmware/UEFI related issues on customer, reference, and production platforms.  

• Working closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to design features and debug issues.  

• Engage with customer partners to root cause & resolve customer platform issues.  

• Engage and coordinate with Quality & Reliability team to support manufacturing/RMA failure issues.  

• Debug and resolve hardware & firmware issues during the SOC bring up phase.  

• Work with NVIDIA partners on RAS firmware related issues to improve their use of NVIDIA products.  

• Contribute to all phases of product development, from product definition and architecture and design, through implementation, debugging, testing and early customer support.  

What we need to see:  

• BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CS or related field of education (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years of experience  

• Demonstrated experience as a post-silicon debug Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, and/or similar role.  

• Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu and RTOS bring up and ARM based platforms.  

• Understanding of datacenter server platforms and firmware.  

• Solid understanding of programming languages such as C, Python and Perl.  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details.  

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethic, high sense of team-work, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day. 

• Self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to complicated problems.  

Ways to stand out from the crowd:  

• Familiar with ARM UEFI firmware development.  

• Background with Linux kernel development, specifically writing device drivers.  

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!  

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.