Data Center System Architect

NVIDIA AI; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 168,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a System Architect in Hillsboro to drive datacenter system architecture from chip level to full-scale deployments. You will collaborate with silicon, software, networking, and operations teams to deliver cutting-edge products and steer architectural decisions based on performance, power, and cost analyses.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in complex product systems, deep hardware know-how, and a track record leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in complex product systems
• Deep understanding of high-speed multi-layer product boards
• Strong hardware architecture knowledge with server build, mech, power, and thermal aspects
• Hands-on problem solving spanning software and hardware
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and teach

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture for datacenter systems from chip to datacenter scale
• Collaborate with silicon, software, networking and operations teams on cutting-edge products
• Analyze performance, power and cost to inform architectural decisions
• Guide product teams with architectural direction and new solutions
• Engage with key customers and system development partners
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement to align roadmaps
• Define and execute systems from concept through large deployments
• Monitor industry trends and competitor solutions

Skills

System architecture

Hardware design

Performance analysis

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

MS degree preferred

Job description

Job Requisition ID

JR2021947

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

Are you prepared to develop the future of computing? Become part of our outstanding team at NVIDIA as a System Architect in Hillsboro. You will have an important role in composing the infrastructure for the next industrial revolution. This opportunity allows you to work alongside world-class talent in an encouraging, innovative setting committed to advancing what can be achieved.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive architecture for datacenter systems considering everything from the chip out to the full datacenter
• Work with counterparts from silicon, software, networking, operations, and other teams to build cutting edge products
• Analyze performance, power, and cost of different solutions to inform architectural decisions
• Guide product teams with architectural direction by integrating lessons from other products and developing new solutions
• Collaborate with NVIDIA’s key customers and system development partners while developing our products
• Collaborate with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure industry roadmaps are aligned to our needs
• Work across engineering and operations teams to define and execute systems from concept through large production deployments
• Monitor competitive solutions to keep track of industry developments and trends

What We Need To See

• 8+ years of experience working in complex product systems
• Understanding of how to design high speed multi-layer product boards
• Deep understanding of hardware architecture and server build, including mechanical, power, and thermal aspects, and their interaction with at-scale datacenter deployment
• Hands‑on experience solving challenging problems that span both software and hardware
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead multi‑discipline teams
• Positive and dogged mindset to tackle complicated issues and a constant desire to learn and to teach
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience. An MS degree or comparable experience is preferred

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with large projects involving the co-development of custom processors or accelerators, systems, and software
• Familiarity with GPU compute and NVIDIA networking
• Understanding of manufacturing operations processes
• Experience with datacenter and cloud server deployment operations
• Demonstrated passion for technology and a love for your work

NVIDIA is known as one of the most appealing employers within the technology industry. Our team is composed of some of the most creative and hardworking experts around the globe. If you are motivated, self-reliant, and energized by challenges, we want to hear from you. Become a member of our Data Center System Architecture team and contribute to developing the groundwork for future computing technologies. Your experience will help us continue our legacy of innovation and accomplishment!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.