Firmware Engineering Manager
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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Technology, SemiconductorsIndustries
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience
- 10+ overall years of experience in the software industry
- 4+ years’ experience in leading teams developing device BIOS, firmware, or other low-level software
- Strong C skills
- Even stronger communication skills
- Deep understanding of software process
- Easy to work with, as you’ll constantly work closely with both hardware designers and other software engineers and managers
- Ways to stand out from the crowd
- Examples of customer facing system software features that you drove to completion
- Knowledge of the PC architecture including PCI/PCIe as well as display technologies like DP and HDMI
- Experience developing for UEFI environments
- Experience in working on datacenter software
- Passion for your work
Responsibilities
- Lead a team to develop, debug, and maintain GPU firmware throughout the NVIDIA GPU lifecycle
- Drive execution of GPU firmware for multiple consumer product lines with aggressive schedules
- Define firmware feature roadmaps to align with hardware and industry specification advancements
- Provide direction for design and implementation of creative solutions for boot software
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and business teams to transform new firmware features from idea to reality
- Work with leading OS and PC vendors to improve/innovate the startup experience
- Improve team software process and core infrastructure via projects dealing with build systems and regression farms
- Continuously evaluate and improve security for firmware that functions as a root of trust
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What education and experience are required for the GPU Firmware Manager role?
A BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE or equivalent experience is required, along with 10+ years of overall experience in the software industry and 4+ years leading teams developing device BIOS, firmware, or low-level software.
What key skills are needed for this position?
Strong C skills, even stronger communication skills, deep understanding of software process, and being easy to work with are essential.
What does the team culture look like at NVIDIA for this role?
The team consists of top-valued diverse minds in the graphics software and GPU business, focused on solving intricate puzzles in a challenging yet fun environment where every byte counts.
Is the salary or compensation specified for this job?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a candidate stand out for the GPU Firmware Manager position?
Stand out with examples of customer-facing system software features driven to completion, knowledge of PC architecture including PCI/PCIe and display technologies like DP and HDMI, UEFI experience, datacenter software work, and passion for your work.
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
