GPU Firmware Infrastructure Engineer

Company: NVIDIA
Company: NVIDIA
Location: US, CA, Santa Clara
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-11-01 05:23
Do you enjoy hacking and tinkering at the lowest levels of software? Are you capable of crafting and implementing creative secure solutions in heavily resource-constrained environments? If so, you’re primed to join our team in developing the tools and infrastructure that support the software and firmware that boot the world’s best GPUs.We are searching for an outstanding software engineer to fill a challenging, yet fun role on our GPU Firmware team. You will be joining a team whose primary mission is designing and implementing world-class automation, tools, and practices to improve, unlock and accelerate the innovations of firmware that defines the cutting edge of GPU technology. In the world of firmware, where tight requirements of security, boot-time, storage space act as constraints to all solutions: Every. Byte. Counts. This is your chance to create waves in the industry while directly working with and alongside some of the most top-valued diverse set of minds in the business. Your goal will be to shape the future of GPU technologies doing exactly what you enjoy: solving puzzles. If this sounds exciting and you’re up for the task, we’d certainly like to hear from you!What you’ll be doing:Improve team software process and core infrastructure by enhancing and designing build systems and regression farmsDesign, develop, test, debug, and optimize creative solutions for GPU firmware throughout the entire GPU lifecycleWork closely with hardware, software, infrastructure, and business teams to transform new firmware features from idea to realityWork with leading OS and PC vendors to improve and innovate on the startup experienceCreate, document, and automate workflows, processes, and tooling for internal-facing and external-facing team projectsWhat we need to see:BS or MS degree in EE/CS/CE (or equivalent experience)4+ yrs experienceAutomation experience with modern CI/CD toolsSturdy technical background in cloud/distributed infrastructureIn depth understanding of database concepts and object modeling.Strong grasp of software development lifecycle and best practicesStrong C and Python skillsEven stronger interpersonal skillsSense of humor heavily encouraged, but not requiredEasy to work with, as you’ll constantly work closely with both hardware designers and other software engineers to design, develop, and debug functional (and non-functional!) aspects of GPU subsystemsWays to stand out from the crowd:Experience with static/dynamic code analysis, tooling and practicesExperience in developing device BIOS, firmware, or other low-level softwareA background with display technologies such as DP, HDMI, and VGA/VESA specsBackground with SQL and at least one SQL database server.Experience with secure development techniques such as threat models, attack-trees, static/dynamic analysis, fuzzing, and negative testingPassion for your workNVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, passionate and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 270,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.
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