Axiado

Staff Firmware Engineer (NVIDIA Ecosystem)

Taipei, Taiwan · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerAxiado
LocationTaipei, Taiwan
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

We are seeking a specialized Firmware Engineer to lead integration and validation of our security solutions with high-performance NVIDIA-based server systems. This role focuses on resolving complex issues arising from the NVIDIA System Software Validation Toolkit (NVSSVT) and ensuring 100% compliance with NVRASTool requirements.

Validation & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve failures in NVIDIA’s NVSSVT and NVRAS suites, focusing on stress tests, diagnostics, and system benchmarks.
Protocol Development: Implement and tune MCTP and PLDM over PCIe/SMbus/USB to enable seamless communication between the Axiado security processor and NVIDIA NVSwitch/GPU components.
RAS Implementation: Work on NVIDIA RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) features to ensure predictable system behavior during hardware or firmware errors.
BMC Integration: Develop and optimize BMC firmware (OpenBMC-based) to support management of NVIDIA GPUs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with system teams to review schematics and ensure firmware alignment with NVIDIA’s Fabric Manager and GPU software stacks.

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Experience: 5+ years in firmware engineering, specifically in BMC or server manageability.
NVIDIA Stack Knowledge: Direct experience with NVIDIA GPU deployment tools, XID error debugging, and NVLink topology validation.
Programming: High proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and Python/Shell for automation and validation scripts.
Protocols: In-depth knowledge of IPMI 2.0, Redfish, and the MCTP/PLDM stack.
Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with NVIDIA Fabric Manager and high-availability modes in DGX/HGX systems.
Familiarity with Root of Trust (RoT) and Secure Boot mechanisms.
Previous experience achieving NVSSVT compliance for BIOS/BMC vendors.

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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