Firmware Design Engineer

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Yokneam, Israel +1

NVIDIA is seeking a Firmware Design Engineer to work on SerDes and Optical Technologies, implementing FW functionality in signal processing units, and developing/testing FW during the Pre-silicon phase. Requires B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in C.

What you'd actually do

  1. Enabling new SerDes and Optical Technologies
  2. Implement FW functionality in signal processing units of NVIDIA products
  3. Define implement and maintain FW algorithm to control the Silicon
  4. Develop and test FW on emulation & simulation environments during the Pre-silicon phase
  5. Debug and screen HW/FW/SW issues

Skills

Required

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficient programming in C
  • Debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage difficult problems in embedded FW
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with people across several countries
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • Proficient in Python and MatLab
  • Good understanding of SerDes operation
  • Experience with developing the physical layer of communication protocols
  • Knowledgeable of Hardware/Software Development Process
  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with an ability to successfully guide and influence

What the JD emphasized

  • Proficient programming in C
  • Debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage difficult problems in embedded FW