Manager, Firmware Performance Verification

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead for the NIC FW Performance team. In this role, you will lead the performance regression cycle end-to-end - ensuring its stability, scalability, and continuous improvement - while guiding the development of advanced test infrastructure and methodologies.

As a leader, you will mentor and grow a team of engineers, foster a culture of ownership and execution, and collaborate closely with NVIDIA's networking NIC FW teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and driving team execution end-to-end, combining managerial ownership with hands-on technical contribution - including ownership of the performance testing domain, its flows, and the regression cycle.
• Developing deep expertise in NVIDIA technologies, with a strong focus on analyzing and validating data and control path performance.
• Owning and evolving the performance testing infrastructure, balancing architectural decisions with hands-on development using in-house solutions and industry-standard tools.
• Driving team execution by setting clear priorities, removing blockers, and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery - while maintaining a high bar for technical excellence and clearly communicating priorities, trade-offs, and status to stakeholders.

Requirements include:

• B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering management or team leadership role, with a strong hands-on technical background.
• 6+ overall years of experience as an engineer.
• Proven experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong coding skills with deep understanding of OOP principles and software design.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing execution with continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities , ownership, initiative, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to drive results independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Deep familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with regression concepts, testing flows, and CI practices.
• Knowledge of Networking protocols.
• Working with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Docker.
• Experience in working in an agile approach.