Firmware Application Engineer (RDSS Intern)

NVIDIA is hiring a Firmware Application Engineer (RDSS Intern) in Taipei, Taiwan. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Linux, C and Python.
Level classifies it as an internship.
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AI in this role

Support data center firmware validation and platform bring-up as an intern.

LinuxCPythonBmcBiosUefi

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By submitting your resume, you’re expressing interest in our 2027 RDSS (Research and Development Substitute Services) program. Please confirm your eligibility with the local district office before applying the role.

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We're looking for dedicated engineers who are passionate about Data Center servers to join our Firmware Application Engineering team as an RDSS intern. This role is a great fit for software engineers with broad curiosity across software and firmware who also enjoy getting close to the hardware — bringing up real platforms, tracing issues down through firmware and into silicon, and seeing how it all comes together in production. You'll work directly with customers and partners on NVIDIA-based Data Center platforms, gaining hands-on experience across the full product life cycle from design review through mass production.

What you'll be doing:

Support customers and partners through the full Data Center product life cycle, from project kick-off and design review to mass production.
Help validate that partner BIOS, BMC, and UEFI implementations follow NVIDIA specifications and requirements.
Assist with platform bring-up and perform first-level triage on firmware, hardware, and networking issues.
Collaborate with NVIDIA engineering experts to support customer questions on manufacturing and quality assurance.
Build solid understanding of the software and firmware stack on Data Center servers and apply CPU/GPU and Network fundamentals to support customer engagements.
Help create and deliver technical training materials to support customers adopting new NVIDIA technologies.
Domestic and overseas travel required as needed.

What we need to see:

Pursuing a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Linux-based development and operations.
Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python
Genuine interest in Data Center firmware and software technologies — BMC, BIOS, secure boot, and related areas.
Excellent communication skills, with flexibility in task assignment and the ability to work under pressure.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Hands-on experience with embedded Linux platforms and firmware development.
Strong issue analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies.

How we rate this

Firmware Application Engineer (RDSS Intern) at NVIDIA rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Firmware Application Engineer (RDSS Intern) is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Taiwan, Taipei.
The job was posted on September 16, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Questions you could be asked

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Tell me about a project where debugging was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where data center was part of your work. What did you do?

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