Hardware Systems Application Engineer - CSP

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 265,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a CSP HW Systems Engineer to deploy next-generation NVIDIA Vera-Rubin AI racks and related MGX platforms for large cloud providers. You will collaborate with CSPs, OEMs/ODMs and NVIDIA teams to optimize server performance, debug complex issues across hardware, software and applications, and be the primary contact between customers and architecture teams.

The role requires 5+ years in system-level design, strong Linux skills, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of system-level design and deployment experience.
• Solid understanding of x86 server architecture, PCIe, DDR, Infiniband and high-speed interconnects.
• Familiarity with Linux OS and command line.
• Knowledge of PCIe Gen5/Gen6 interfaces and telemetry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CSPs, OEMs/ODMs, and internal teams to deploy NVIDIA Vera-Rubin AI racks.
• Work with domain teams to optimize solutions for peak server performance.
• Resolve deep hardware/software/application issues to ensure customer success and faster time to market.
• Serve as the central liaison between CSP customers and NVIDIA architecture teams for future GPU-accelerated data centers.
• Travel up to 30% as required.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

x86 server architecture

PCIe

DDR

Infiniband

BMC SMBus

I2C SMbus

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking capable customer-facing hardware engineers to work directly with Cloud Scale Providers (CSP’s) deploying next generation AI-centric Data Centers. The HW Systems Engineer is front-and-center in deploying next generation NVIDIA MGX platforms, such as Grace-Blackwell and Vera Rubin NVL72 racks, at our largest customers.

As AI continues to evolve into the era of reasoning, Data Centers focused solely on AI, known as AI Factories, are vital to scale compute and networking infrastructure needed for agentic AI processing. The CSP HW Systems Engineer is the central point of contact for the team of Applications Engineers deploying these AI Factories. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer friendly, and able to lead large cross-functional teams to debug highly complex problems. The CSP Systems Engineering team is deploying the latest generation racks, so close collaboration with architecture and NPI engineering teams is required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with major cloud service providers (CSP), their OEM/ODM’s, and internal teams to help deploy the latest NVIDIA Vera-Rubin AI rack’s
• Work with other domain expert teams at NVIDIA to ensure customer solutions are optimized for the highest performance servers in the world
• Solve deep server system technical issues at the hardware, software and application level, ensuring customer success and time to market
• Act as the central point of contact between CSP customers and NVIDIA architecture teams to develop future GPU-accelerated data center architectures and roadmaps
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and technical presentation skills in English.
• Up to 30% travel expected

What We Need To See

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of proven experience in system-level design and integration of server products from concept to deployment.
• Solid understanding of x86 server architecture, PCIe, DDR, Infiniband and high-speed interconnects
• Basic understanding of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) architecture, I2C (SMBus), power management and system telemetry controls
• Familiarity with Linux OS and command line experience
• Knowledge of the latest PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 technical interface challenges
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in dynamic environments.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Can work under high pressure and dynamic environments.
• In-depth understanding of CPU, GPU, Networking and architectural tradeoffs is a plus!
• A desire to understand technology deeply.
• Can communicate and explain clearly information relevant to your audience.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 8, 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.