[Remote] Senior Firmware Engineer, NIC Firmware

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NVIDIA is a leading technology company known for its groundbreaking work in accelerated computing and GPU technology. They are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join their NIC Firmware team, where the role involves developing innovative networking features and working closely with various software design teams to enhance the performance of Mellanox NIC firmware.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the architecture and different software design teamsImplement new features in the core of Mellanox NIC firmwareDevelop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environmentGain a deep understanding of system debug, networking technology and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationshipYou will learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developedSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in C and C++Solid understanding of networking protocolsExperience with PCIe and virtualization technologiesExcellent grasp of data structures and algorithms fundamentalsScripting experience with Python and/or BashStrong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skillsSelf‑motivated, independent, and a great teammate with excellent interpersonal skillsDeep familiarity with RDMA stacks (RoCE, InfiniBand) and low‑latency networkingExperience in high‑performance or large‑scale compute environmentsProven experience with distributed systems and scalability challengesBenefitsYou will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Company OverviewNVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.nvidia.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNVIDIA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 448 in 2026, 1872 in 2025, 1354 in 2024, 976 in 2023, 835 in 2022, 601 in 2021, 529 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.