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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?\nWhat you will be doing:\nAs 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.\nDevelop the verification process, aligning with quality standards and project timelines.\nDesign and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs\nDrive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team\nCollaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.\nWork in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.\nGain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.\nInnovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view\nWhat we need to see:\nB.Sc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering\n5+ years of relevant overall professional experience\nProficient knowledge of C++, Python.\nExperience with Embedded SW development.\nStrong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.\nDiligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.\nAn excellent teammate with good interpersonal skills.\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nKnowledge of network protocols.\nBackground with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins etc.)\nBackground in Linux internals\nWith 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!\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until September 26, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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