Principal Firmware Engineer – Server Manageability and Observability

Segment (Twilio); Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 272,000 - 431,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior systems architect to own the end-to-end data-center software stack, from firmware through user-space drivers, ensuring scalable performance.

You will lead high-impact discussions with major customers, define success metrics, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation data-center products while aligning roadmaps to customer needs and industry standards. Equity and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 15+ years experience in system architecture and design.
• Experience with firmware, embedded systems, and Linux kernel internals.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture of NVIDIA data-center systems at system software level, including firmware, kernel drivers, OS, and user-mode drivers.
• Lead major customer discussions, define KPIs, gather requirements, and address complex technical queries.
• Drive technical innovation and collaborations with hyperscalers to architect next-gen data-center products.
• Align NVIDIA roadmap with customer requirements through direct engagement.
• Develop and drive adoption of new technologies and protocols.
• Make critical decisions in ambiguous situations, mitigating risk with left-shift strategies.

Skills

System architecture

Accelerator software

Firmware

Embedded systems

Linux kernel internals

Networking protocol knowledge

Security tradeoffs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS or MS in CS/EE or related field

Tools

MCTP

PLDM

SPDM

RDE

Redfish

IPMI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end architecture of NVIDIA data‑center systems at the system software level, including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user‑mode drivers.
• 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 (e.g., MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE) and system management protocols (Redfish, IPMI).
• Extensive knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand, as well as 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, showcasing the ability to influence and achieve results without direct authority in large‑scale, collaborative environments.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing left‑shift strategy to de‑risk program execution.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years in the area of 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.

Salary and Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 10, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be 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.