Switch Firmware Architect

NVIDIA is looking for a creative Switch Firmware Architect to lead the shaping of future data centers and networks. In this role, you will play a key role defining the future of our switching firmware stack, network programmability and SDN, collaborating with ASIC architecture/design teams and with software architecture/design teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead design of new networking applications using data plane programming to solve sophisticated networking problems in innovative ways.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations and partner relationships for alignment with our technology roadmap and business value.
• Outbound work includes customers engagements, publishing white papers, blogs, RFCs and conference lectures/BOFs.
• Help define strategic vision for NVIDIA networking together with adjacent software and hardware architects.

What we need to see:

• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of practical experience in firmware design and/or firmware architecture.
• Proven track record to stay ahead of technology envelope, understand state-of-the-art research, dabble into new technologies to develop practical applications and generate innovative ideas.
• Clear verbal and written communication with the proven ability to build consensus within a large organization

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Expert level knowledge in Ethernet/IP technologies, cloud or data-center technologies.
• Experience in programming network data path.
• knowledge in system design.

NVIDIA is committed to encouraging 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.