Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Controller at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of proven experience as an individual contributor
  • Experience implementing firmware in ARM Architecture
  • Experience implementing system software in a Linux OS environment
  • Experience implementing Embedded Controller (EC) firmware
  • Solid experience in C/C++ development
  • Solid understanding of low-level interfaces: GPIO, I2C, SPI, eSPI, PCIe, JTAG, etc
  • PCIe enumeration and IO at the platform level for notebooks
  • Experience working closely with HW teams, ODMs, and vendors to introduce and support notebooks
  • Background in Python for scripting and debugging skills in embedded Linux operating environments
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Good work ethics, high sense of teamwork, commitment to quality, and a drive to complete tasks daily
  • Self-starter with a passion for creative problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Designing, implementing, and delivering Embedded Controller (EC) firmware for notebooks
  • Integrating EC firmware with other platform firmware
  • Providing technical support to the EC Chip vendors and OEMs/ODMs
  • Partnering with EC Chip vendors to ensure products work best with NVIDIA products
  • Working with hardware teams to review HW architecture & schematics
  • Collaborating with QA/Test architects to produce proper test tools and automation for qualifying firmware
  • Developing collaterals for EC chip vendors and OEMs/ODMs

Skills

C/C++
ARM
Linux
Python
GPIO
I2C
SPI
eSPI
PCIe
JTAG
Embedded Controller
Embedded Linux

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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