Firmware Engineer - Ethernet Switching

We're seeking an expert Firmware Design Engineer for the Ethernet Switch Firmware Core team. As a member of the Ethernet Firmware Team, you will craft and develop the firmware abstraction layer in the ETH Switch. This role will require you to participate in the design & development of firmware while working closely with hardware and architecture team to ensure timely delivery of our products to the market.

Responsibilities

• Highly involved in the entire software development process from architecture to integration testing of firmware for the Spectrum ASIC product line.
• Work with HW & ASIC team to provide insights into developing the next gen of the groundbreaking of silicon and systems.
• Design and implement algorithms to improve system scale and performance.
• Work with higher layer software teams to debug issues reported by customers (internal and external).
• Design, implement and integrate new features according to the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

Requirements

• 2+ years of proven experience developing firmware for embedded systems.
• 2+ years of experience with C/C++ in Real-Time Embedded system. Preferably C.
• BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise with Networking protocols (at L2, L3, L4 layers).
• Strong technical debugging skills in Embedded Systems.
• Creative, self-motivated and collaborative person comfortable working with local and international teams.
• Problem solving frame of mind combined with interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ASIC development processes and code executions on FPGA.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Previous experience working with Networking Products like Network Adapters/Switches
• Patents in the fields of networking, communication protocols, ASIC design, computer architecture etc.
• Journal publications, Conference papers, along with strong referrals