Distinguished Engineer - Rack Scale Architecture

NVIDIA; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is looking for a technical leader in Redmond, WA to drive the engineering roadmap for rack system software architecture. The role requires 15+ years in system architecture with expertise in networking protocols and complex software systems. You will maintain high-quality software, engage with customers, and mentor teams. The position offers a salary range of $320,000 - $488,750, equity, and benefits. Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in system architecture and design.
• Deep experience in designing scalable and performant server systems.
• Expertise in management architectures and system management protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive the software end-to-end architecture for rack-scale products.
• Maintain understanding of product portfolio and translate plans into software requirements.
• Ensure high quality and reliable software.

Skills

System architecture and design

Networking technology & protocols

Complex system software

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Redfish

IPMI

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re 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, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

NVIDIA has a rapidly expanding ecosystem of data center platform & node designs. From single node HGX/DGX systems all the way up to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures. These designs have become core to NVIDIA’s rapidly growing enterprise and cloud provider businesses. Each bringing together the full power of NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA InfiniBand networking, NVIDIA Grace CPUs, and a fully optimized NVIDIA AI and HPC software stack. We’re searching for a highly motivated, technical leader to drive the engineering roadmap and innovation for our rack system software architecture, from firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, networking, fabrics and associated user mode drivers + manageability software. You will work with component leads internally and engage with industry leading hyperscalar & cloud service providers on taking these products to market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive the software end-to-end architecture for NVIDIA’s rack-scale products
• Maintain deep understanding of the product portfolio and roadmap; translate forward-looking plans into clear, formal software requirements that anchor execution across the organization.
• Ensure high quality & reliable software; serving as a trusted architectural partner to teams requiring guidance or oversight.
• Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements and work to align their roadmap with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
• Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products to meet NVIDIA’s needs.
• Develop a roadmap of new technologies and protocols; drive their design and adoption.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.
• Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity

What We Need To See

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in the area of System architecture and design.
• Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
• Strong understanding of networking technology & protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Infiniband).
• Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
• Expertise in out-of-band and in-band management architectures.
• Knowledge of system management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI.
• Experience working with platform security experts to define tradeoffs between security and ease of use.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Knowledge of large-scale cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems. Experience with designing robust, resilient and performant scale-up fabrics.
• Demonstrated track record of leading data center products across the entire lifecycle, spanning inception, pre-silicon development, post-silicon bring-up, manufacturing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with CXL, UCIE and other C2C technology architectures. Knowledge in storage and networking technologies.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 26, 2026.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.