Senior firmware engineer job description

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU sparked the PC gaming market. The company's pioneering work in accelerated computing-a supercharged form of computing at the intersection of computer graphics, high performance computing and AI-is reshaping trillion-dollar industries, such as transportation, healthcare and manufacturing, and fueling the growth of many others. In 2020, NVIDIA acquired Mellanox, a leading supplier of end-to-end Ethernet and InfiniBand intelligent interconnect solutions and services for servers, storage, and hyperconverged infrastructure. Mellanox intelligent interconnect solutions increase data center efficiency by providing the highest throughput and lowest latency, delivering data faster to applications and unlocking system performance.

We are looking for an excellent Software Engineer to join the NIC Firmware team. The Firmware team develops cutting edge networking features for cloud, HPC and storage. We drive the data growth of the world's biggest companies. With many talented engineers around the globe, the work environment is dynamic, challenging and fast paced.
What you will be doing:

Work closely with the architecture and different software design teams. Implement new features in the core of Mellanox NIC firmware. Develop verification tests for advanced features in a highly complex and sophisticated Firmware testing environment. Gain a deep understanding of system debug, networking technology and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship. You will learn how a big software project is operated, maintained, qualified and released, and how Hardware and Firmware are developed.


What we need to see:


BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience. 5+ of professional experience. Strong C/C++ and OOP capabilities. Excellent understanding of data structures and algorithms fundamentals. Scripting abilities (Python, Bash). Strong analytical, debugging and problem solving skills. Motivated and independent with strong interpersonal skills.


Ways to stand out from the crowd:


Knowledge of network protocols. Prior verification experience. Experience with Agile methods. Real time programming, RTOS. Knowledge in storage protocols.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, 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 unprecedented growth, our exclusive 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.

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.

About Supermicro:


Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.


Job Summary:


Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking talented Sr. Firmware Engineer will be responsible for developing world class firmware to fully maximize the strong hardware architecture of in-house servers. We are looking for talented individuals who enjoy creating firmware for networking products, prototyping concepts, and investigating in new technologies. In this position, the candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust networking products.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Responsible for defining, developing, testing, delivering, documenting
•Maintain BMC, CMM and SAS Expander Firmware for Server System
•Responsible for authoring Firmware specifications, developing Firmware code, and debugging/troubleshooting potential issues
•Work closely with hardware design team members
•Responsible for all software and firmware related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program


Qualifications:

•BS in EE/CS/CE is preferred
•8+ working experience in firmware development preferred
•Strong programming skills in C/C++, Java
•Experience in Linux OS using source code control systems
•Working knowledge of IPMI firmware vendors (AMI or Aten, etc.) and code structure
•Capability to design, develop for specific IPMI firmware requirements
•Good knowledge of enclosure management protocol and standards
•Excellent system-level debugging skills
•In depth understanding in EFI BIOS firmware is a plus
•Linux and Windows device driver development experience is a plus


EEO Statement


Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

San Diego,California,United States

Software and Services

+ Expertise in C or C++ for Embedded Systems

+ Deep experience working with analog and digital sensors

+ Knowledge of embedded communication methods (e.g. UART, SPI, I2C) including specification and design of software-layer protocols

+ Experience implementing firmware in RTOS and bare metal environments

+ Proven capability to apply software best practices to firmware designs

+ Proven board bring-up and debug skills

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills

+ Experience with unit testing, static analysis, and continuous integration

+ 8+ years of relevant experience preferred

**Description**

As a senior HID firmware engineer working on many of Apple's embedded sensors, you will be expected to: •Architect, implement, and maintain complex firmware designs •Define and bring up new sensing chipsets and ASICs from initial specification to production •Quickly debug and effectively close out system issues related to the product firmware and systems •Be an active participant in the design process, presenting your new designs and the data to back them up, as well as soliciting feedback from internal and external partners •Write clean, easy to understand, robust, testable, and sustainable code tailored for embedded systems and support the team to do the same •Specify and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams •Help select microcontrollers, define power management strategies, and review schematics with the hardware team •Collaborate with Quality Engineering teams to inform and craft their white-box testing •Mentor less experienced firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

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