--- title: Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking role in Santa Clara, CA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-firmware-engineer-networking-at-nvidia-01a0b0d2-ca30-7338-94fa-0f68d7c209dd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $224K–$356.5K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ldquhy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $224K/yr - $356.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $216,000 – $236,000 a year (median $219,000). ## Description We are looking for an excellent Senior Firmware Engineer to join the Firmware team. The NVIDIA Firmware team develops groundbreaking networking features for AI, cloud, HPC and storage. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With many hardworking engineers around the globe, the work environment is complex, results-oriented and fast paced. You will learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developed **What you will be doing:** - Work closely with the architecture and different software and hardware design teams. - Implement new features for NVIDIA NIC and Switch firmware. - Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environment. - Collaborate with multi-functional teams including chip design, board designers, Silicon, SW and program managers to debug any FW/validation issues. - Heavily involved with the early modeling and simulation required to produce our outstanding products including schematic and layout reviews on next generation board designs. **What we need to see:** - Bachelor's or master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. - 12+ years of experience in Firmware. - Strong C/C++ and OOP capabilities. - Excellent Data analysis, debugging and problem-solving skills. - Strong understanding of digital design, computer architecture, Linux, drivers and CPU/GPU/SOC architecture. - Familiar with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages and python hands-on. - Strong analytical, debugging and problem solving skills. - Motivated and independent with strong communication skills. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Coding and automation skills in scripting languages like Python. - Experience with RISCV architecture and verification. - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively across different teams - Hands-on lab experience with board bringup, lab debug and lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers). With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package ([www.nvidiabenefits.com](http://www.nvidiabenefits.com/)), we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5; and 272,000 USD – 431,250 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 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. ## Skills - Debugging - Scripting - CPU/Processor Architecture - Linux Scripting - Computer Architecture - Object-Oriented Programming (Oop) - Problem Solving - Python - Automation - Logic Analyzer - Interpersonal Skills - Multimeters - Digital Design - Statistics - Multitasking - C++ - Hardware Design - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - SoC Architecture - Oscilloscope - Computer Engineering - Linux - Modeling and Simulation - Data Analysis - Communication - Firmware ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Engineer / Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/network-engineer-architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260758 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260758 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)