Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe in Santa Clara is seeking a technical architect to define end-to-end architecture for data center systems at the system software level. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in scalable server architecture and extensive experience with complex system software.

Responsibilities include leading discussions with major customers, innovating with hyperscalers, and ensuring alignment with NVIDIA’s roadmap. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, with applications accepted until May 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in scalable server architecture focusing on SW/HW interfaces.
• Extensive experience with complex system software for GPUs, DPUs, and FPGAs.
• Mastery of system firmware and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers.
• Lead technical innovation and collaborations with hyperscalers.
• Align NVIDIA’s roadmap with customer requirements.

Skills

Scalable and performant server system architecture

Complex system software for accelerators

Linux kernel internals

Device management protocols

Networking technologies and protocols

Cross-functional project leadership

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA data center systems, such as DGX and HGX, are core to our enterprise and cloud offerings. We seek a technical architect to define end‑to‑end architecture of these products at the system software level, covering firmware, kernel drivers, OS, and user mode drivers, and to work with internal leads and cloud service providers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers, leading 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 customer 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 (TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand, advanced switching and routing).
• Experience collaborating with platform security experts to balance security and ease of use.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional projects to completion, demonstrating influence without direct authority.
• Experience implementing left‑shift strategy to de‑risk program execution.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years in system architecture and design.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud and cluster‑level deployment and management systems. Participation 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $320,000 – $488,750 USD, based on location and experience.

Eligible for equity and benefits.

Application Period

Applications accepted until May 27, 2026.

EEO Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.