Firmware Application Engineer (RDSS Intern)

Overview

• 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.
• Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing.
• An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.
• Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.
• As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.
• 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.