MCU Firmware Engineer

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are now looking for MCU Firmware Engineer. The ERoT/MCU firmware team is searching for Firmware Engineer to develop MCU firmware/software for the next generation of GPU module and deploy it on NVIDIA DGX server, GPU baseboard, and Tesla boards. You will participate in a focused effort to develop and productize ground-breaking solutions that will be applied on many NVIDIA products.

You'll find the work is exciting, fun, and meaningful challenging. We have deadlines, customers, and competitions. We are the leading artificial intelligence computing company and are paving the way with innovations in gaming, visualization, supercomputing and self-driving cars. As a key member of our the firmware Team, you will be a key leader responsible for the MCU and/or security of our DGX/GPU software stack. Join us!

What you'll be doing:

• Be involved in the definition, architectural design, and development of security firmware for NVIDIA DGX products with an opportunity to craft its future.

• Assist with defining and making sure software development process meeting security/MCU standards.

• Perform security threat modelling for our software.

• Design and/or make recommendations for MCU solutions that apply to the software to satisfy DGX/GPU server security guidelines and requirements.

What we need to see:

• Bachelors or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience.

• HW experience in peripherals like I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, etc.

• Have firmware design, development, analysis or equivalent experiences.

• Experience in building and implementing MCU software. Familiar with DMTF PLDM, MCTP, SPDM standards is a plus.

• Background in embedded software development in Linux environment. Background with FreeRTOS/Zephyr.

• Background with SBIOS and BMC firmware

• Strong programming skills in Ada/Spark, C/C++, algorithms, and data structures.

• Strength being hands-on with development in addition to experience in software security. Deep understanding of computer architecture, operating system fundamentals.

• A strong teammate; self-motivated with positive attitude with a motivation to learn, grow and build.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• A successful candidate should be able to work independently and highly self-motivated. They should drive issues with little or no supervision.

• A key success for this position is not only a thorough understanding of system architecture, security and software, but also solid grasp of system design, use case requirements and software stacks.

• Excellent communication skills, flexible in task assignments and working under pressures are also indispensable for this candidate.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the most desirable employers in the world. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. If you are creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 4, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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