Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

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

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking a skilled engineering leader to drive system software architecture for NPI projects. You will work with key customers to align their needs with NVIDIA’s roadmap and resolve high-profile issues during the NPI phase.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scalable server systems, a solid grasp of computer architecture, and proficiency in system software design. The position offers a competitive salary range of $272,000 to $431,250, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing scalable, high-performance server systems.
• Proven leadership skills with project ownership in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of microprocessor concepts and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Drive system software architecture alignment for NPI projects.
• Collaborate with customers on roadmap and requirements.
• Resolve complex customer issues during NPI phase.

Skills

High-performance server systems design

Leadership

Computer architecture understanding

System software design

Linux kernel development

Performance analysis

Education

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

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive system software architecture alignment and technical deep dives, acting as the primary software engineering contact for NPI projects with key customers.
• Collaborate with major customers to understand their roadmap, use cases, and requirements, aligning them with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
• Spearhead cross‑functional efforts to resolve complex and high‑profile customer issues during the NPI phase.
• Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity and mitigate execution risks by following left shift strategy.
• Build and maintain customer trust by understanding and addressing their needs.
• Work closely with cross‑functional architects in defining system software architecture for complex server platforms.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in designing scalable, high‑performance server systems at the SW/HW interface. Expertise in server system architecture and its impact on application performance.
• Proven leadership skills with strong project ownership in complex software and hardware environments.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
• Proficient in system software design, OS fundamentals, Linux kernel device drivers, and low‑level hardware/software interfaces.
• Skilled in complex system‑level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience with over 15 years in system software architecture and development.

Ways to stand out:

• Knowledge of cloud and cluster‑level deployment and management systems.
• Expertise in out‑of‑band and in‑band management architectures. Experience with GPU computing (CUDA) and deep‑learning workloads.
• Knowledge of memory fabric and CXL architectures.

Salary: $272,000 – $431,250 USD. Eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is 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.