Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect

Segment (Twilio); Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a strong technical architect to own the end-to-end architecture of NVIDIA data center systems, including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user‑mode drivers. The role focuses on DGX and HGX platforms and collaborating with major cloud service providers to bring these products to market.

You will lead major customer engagements, guide KPI definitions, and drive adoption of new technologies while aligning roadmaps with customer requirements and mitigating risks

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS, EE, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years in system architecture and design.
• Experience with scalable server architectures and SW/HW interfaces.
• Experience with GPUs/DPUs/FPGA system software.
• Knowledge of networking: TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for major customers and define KPIs.
• Lead innovation and collaborations with hyperscalers to architect next-gen data center products.
• Align NVIDIA's roadmap with customer requirements through direct engagement.
• Develop and adopt new technologies and protocols.
• Make critical technical decisions to mitigate risks with left-shift strategies.

Skills

Server architecture

SW/HW interfaces

Networking tech

Security tradeoffs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS or MS in CS/EE or related

Tools

OpenBMC

MCTP

PLDM

SPDM

RDE

Redfish

IPMI

Job description

Job Overview

NVIDIA is seeking a strong technical architect to own the end-to-end architecture of NVIDIA data center systems, including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user‑mode drivers. The role focuses on leading engineering efforts for DGX and HGX platforms and collaborating with major cloud service providers to bring these products to market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers, leading technological discussions, defining KPIs, gathering requirements, and addressing complex technical queries.
• Lead technical innovation and strategic collaborations with major hyperscalers to architect next‑generation data center products.
• Align NVIDIA’s roadmap with major customers’ requirements through direct engagement.
• Develop and drive adoption of new technologies and protocols.
• Make critical technical decisions in ambiguous situations, mitigating risks through left‑shift strategies.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in scalable and performant server system architecture, focusing on SW/HW interfaces.
• Extensive experience with complex system software for accelerators (GPUs, DPUs, FPGAs).
• Mastery of system firmware (SBIOS, OpenBMC), embedded systems, and Linux kernel internals.
• Proficiency in out‑of‑band and in‑band management architectures, device management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE) and system management protocols (Redfish, IPMI).
• Extensive knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and advanced switching and routing concepts.
• Experience collaborating with platform security experts to define tradeoffs between security and ease of use.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross‑functional projects to completion, influencing and achieving results without direct authority.
• Demonstrable experience implementing left‑shift strategy to de‑risk program execution.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years in system architecture and design.

Ways to Stand Out

• Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems.
• Participation and contributions in standards bodies such as OCP and DMTF.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA HPC programming models and libraries (CUDA, cuDNN, DOCA).
• Knowledge of enterprise storage architectures and distributed parallel processing paradigms.

Benefits

Base salary range: $320,000 – $488,750 USD, commensurate with experience and location. Employees are also eligible for equity and benefits. Applications will be accepted until July 13, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.