Senior Firmware Engineer – Ethernet Switching

Overview

NVIDIA’s Networking group is seeking a Firmware Design Engineer for the Ethernet Switch Firmware Core team. The role focuses on designing and developing embedded firmware for the Spectrum family of Ethernet Switches, collaborating closely with hardware and architecture teams, and ensuring timely product delivery. This position is located onsite in our Austin, Texas office.

• Deeply 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 generation 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.
• Have a new insight on how to improve our software? Why not! Bring your ideas to life by innovating during our hackathons.
• Mentor, support and grow junior team members.
• Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

• 8+ years of proven experience developing firmware for embedded systems.
• 5+ years of experience with C/C++ in Real-Time Embedded system.
• M.S. (preferred) or B.S. 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 along with strong interpersonal skills.

• 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.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $184,000 USD - $287,500 USD for Level4, and $224,000 USD - $356,500 USD for Level
5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted until April
18,2026.

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