Firmware Engineering Intern, Memory Subsystem - Spring 2026 at NVIDIA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent area with focus in embedded systems
  • Good understanding and coding skills in C/C++ and data structures
  • Working knowledge of PC systems, Windows OS, and Linux
  • Excellent debugging skills. Able to break problems down based on first principles
  • Comfortable assuming different responsibilities over the life of a product

Responsibilities

  • Assist in firmware development for DDR memory, validation and debug of firmware and silicon bring-up for Nvidia SOC product
  • Planning and implementing memory interfaces, validation, and feature enablement on NVIDIA SoC products
  • Tuning DRAM interface timing
  • Reviewing DRAM datasheets
  • Exercising expertise in digital and analog systems, computer architecture, and debugging skills to solve exciting problems
  • Refining our memory bringup and validation strategy

Skills

C
C++
data structures
embedded systems
DDR
firmware development
debugging
Linux
Windows OS
DRAM
computer architecture
silicon bring-up
memory interfaces

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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