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Nvidia Corporation

Senior Firmware Engineer, Ethernet Switching

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NetworkingProduct managementC++

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles
701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k. Most were filed at wage level IV (82%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

NVIDIA has been elevating computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the most groundbreaking technologies. 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. • Have a new insight on how to improve our software? Why not! Bring your ideas to life by innovating during our hackathons • 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 #LI-Hybrid

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