Firmware Core Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Firmware Core Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Linux and firmware.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Design and optimize core firmware features and verification environments for next-generation network adapters.

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firmwareembedded-systemsnetworkingc-plus-plusdebugging

NVIDIA is looking for a passionate Firmware Engineer to join our NIC Firmware Core team. You will be joining a team whose primary mission is to work on innovative networking adapters technologies and take the success of the current and next NVIDIA networking devices to the next level using a wide range of platforms - C layer between HW and FW, C++ OOP verification environment and automation challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

Take part in the design, development, testing, debugging, and optimization of many angles of the network adapters' core features
Collaborate with chip design, software, and architecture teams to define and craft legacy and new firmware flows
Improve our team methodologies

What we need to see:

B.Sc. in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of relevant experience
OOP/computer structure/operating system
Problem solver, independent and curious
Strong multi-disciplinary capabilities and ability to work with a wide interface of people – chip design, verification, FW, SW, and architecture
Ability to lead feature development and take full ownership of tasks from A to Z
Phenomenal teammate, strong interpersonal skills, and self-learning ability

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Knowledge in C++ and Embedded C programming
Experience partnering with software and arch teams
Knowledge in networking, Linux, and scripting languages
Experience with in-depth problems solving

It’s not just technology, though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world. At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values like innovation, perfection, determination, and teamwork, which guide us to be the best we can be. This makes NVIDIA one of the most innovative and dynamic places to work. We do our life's work here, and if you are creative and driven, we want to hear from you.

How we rate this

Firmware Core Engineer 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Firmware Core Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Tel Hai.
The job was posted on August 9, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

FirmwareEmbedded SystemsNetworkingC Plus PlusDebuggingCLinux

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