Senior Firmware Engineer, Ethernet Switching

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer, Ethernet Switching in Tel Aviv, Israel. 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.
The posting mentions C, firmware and embedded systems among its tools and skills.
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Develop firmware for Ethernet switch ASICs and embedded systems to support high-performance cloud and AI network infrastructure.

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NVIDIA’s Networking BU group is seeking to hire an expert Firmware Design Engineer for the Ethernet Switch Firmware Core team. The next generation of Switches are a crucial component of the most innovative AI and Cloud Computing Networks in the world. As a member of the Ethernet Firmware Team, you will craft and develop the firmware abstraction layer in the ETH Switch. This role will require you to participate in the design & development of firmware while working closely with hardware and architecture team to ensure timely delivery of our products to the market.

What you'll be doing:

Highly involved in the entire software development process from architecture to integration testing of firmware for the Spectrum ASIC product line.
Work with HW & ASIC team to provide insights into developing the next gen of the groundbreaking of silicon and systems.
Design and implement algorithms to improve system scale and performance.
Work with higher layer software teams to debug issues reported by customers (internal and external).
Design, implement and integrate new features according to the product roadmap.
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Collaborate with other NVIDIA R&D teams around the globe.

What we need to see:

5+ years of proven experience developing firmware for embedded systems.
5+ years of experience with C/C++ in Real-Time Embedded system. Preferably C.
B.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Proven expertise with Networking protocols (at L2, L3, L4 layers).
Strong technical debugging skills in Embedded Systems.
Creative, self-motivated and collaborative person comfortable working with local and international teams.
Problem solving frame of mind combined with interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with ASIC development processes and code executions on FPGA.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Previous experience working with Networking Products like Network Adapters/Switches
Patents in the fields of networking, communication protocols, ASIC design, computer architecture etc.
Journal publications, Conference papers, along with strong referrals

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How we rate this

Senior Firmware Engineer, Ethernet Switching at NVIDIA rates 10 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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Key facts

Senior Firmware Engineer, Ethernet Switching is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Tel Aviv.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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