Senior Firmware Verification Engineer
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $152,000 to $287,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (12 min ago) · observed since
About this job
NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Software Engineer to join the InfiniBand Switch and NVLink FW group in Santa Clara, CA. As the team member, you will be part of a major development effort for the next-generation networking products. The verification team develops modern networking features for cloud, HPC and storage. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With skilled engineers around the globe, the work environment continues to be dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge?
What you will be doing:
- As a Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will part of a group of firmware verification engineers, using your expertise in C++ and Python in an Agile methodology.
- Develop the verification process, aligning with quality standards and project timelines.
- Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs
- Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team
- Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Work in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
- Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
- Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view
What we need to see:
- B.Sc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant overall professional experience
- Proficient knowledge of C++, Python.
- Experience with Embedded SW development.
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Diligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
- An excellent teammate with good interpersonal skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge of network protocols.
- Background with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins etc.)
- Background in Linux internals
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!
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:152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and 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.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($152,000) is above 28% of the 5,064 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 117 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,600; the middle half runs from $149,365 to $204,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Firmware Verification Engineer$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Networking Architect$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Product Quality Engineer, Board – Automotive$148,000 to $287,500
Solutions Architect, AI and ML$152,000 to $287,500
Infrastructure Solutions Architect - OEM$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Solutions Architect, First Time Deployment Networking Spectrum-X - NVIS$148,000 to $235,750
Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance$152,000 to $287,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Firmware Verification Engineer (this listing) | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Networking Architect | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Product Quality Engineer, Board – Automotive | $148,000 - $287,500 |
| Solutions Architect, AI and ML | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Infrastructure Solutions Architect - OEM | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Solutions Architect, First Time Deployment Networking Spectrum-X - NVIS | $148,000 - $235,750 |
| Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance | $152,000 - $287,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 3-4 combined)
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.
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