Senior Memory Subsystem Firmware Engineer

NVIDIA Corp

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ASIC Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Buses, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, DRAM, Data Collection, Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Development, IP (Internet Protocol), Inventory Cycle Counts, Low Power, Machine Tool, Memory Hardware, Memory Subsystem, Performance Metrics, Power Management, Refactoring, Silicon Bringup, Software Design, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Telemetry
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

We are now looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Memory Subsystem Team!

NVIDIA's SoC Memory Subsystem team is looking for a curious, motivated embedded firmware engineer to help take our memory subsystem from architecture and pre-silicon validation through to production silicon! This role will work at the hardware/software boundary on DDR/LPDDR firmware, RAS, memory subsystem power management features in pre silicon and post silicon phases.

What you'll be doing:

  • Work on cutting-edge hardware/software co-development - pairing embedded software development with ASIC design, from architecture through deployment in silicon.

  • Implementing C/C++ embedded firmware for Memory subsystem initialization, Dram Trainings, low power states, RAS, telemetry functions.

  • Develop C models for h/w IP blocks for pre-silicon firmware validation.

  • Support silicon bring-up and lab validation: board bring-up, log triage, regression runs.

  • Profile and refactor existing embedded firmware to improve code coverage and performance KPIs.

  • Exercising your expertise in software, digital and analog systems, computer architecture, and debugging skills to tackle exciting problems.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3 years of embedded firmware development (internship + new-grad experience can count toward the low end).

  • Understanding of core embedded building blocks: CPUs, memory hierarchies, DMA, timers, interrupt controllers, and interconnect buses.

  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing bare-metal control firmware that is tightly optimized for both cycle count and memory footprint.

  • Proficiency in C/C++, with a solid grasp of data structures, compilers, and build and version-control tooling.

  • Strong debugging instincts - able to decompose unfamiliar problems from first principles.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Exposure to DDR / LPDDR / HBM memory technologies.

  • Experience with an RTOS or bare-metal embedded firmware.

  • Understanding of SOC Boot architecture.

NVIDIA is on the move and our technology and vision position us as one of the world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people on our journey. If you're inventive and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

#LI-Hybrid

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.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

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NVIDIA Corp

Visualize your future . . . We Do
NVIDIA is the world leader in graphics processing technologies, creating innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA products are transforming visually-rich applications such as video games, film production, broadcasting, industrial design, space exploration, and medical imaging. We invest in our people and our technologies, support and fund industry research around the world, and consistently deliver high-quality products. NVIDIA's culture promotes and inspires a team of world-class employees to be at the top of their game. We've created an environment where talents are recognized and collaboration is valued. Our employees are shaping the world of tomorrow. . . today. We invite you to explore the opportunities available at NVIDIA to see what your future may hold.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://www.nvidia.com