Principal System Software Engineer - Data Center MODS

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

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is hiring a Principal Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to architect and scale diagnostic systems for Cloud Service Providers. This role involves defining technical strategies and leading development teams to ensure robust diagnostic frameworks for AI products.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in distributed systems, programming skills in C++ or Python, and a strong background in x86/ARM architectures and Linux internals. A competitive salary package, including equity and benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of system software experience with distributed systems.
• Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures.
• Consistent track record of technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy for NVIDIA’s Data Center diagnostic systems.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams while providing technical leadership.
• Drive root-cause analysis of systemic failures across hardware and software.

Skills

Distributed systems

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Technical leadership

Software testing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux OS internals

UEFI/BIOS

Redfish

HMC

BMC protocols

Job description

The Data Center MODS organization seeks a Principal Engineer to architect and scale next‑generation L10 and L11 diagnostic systems for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). In this high‑impact role, you will define the technical roadmap and lead multi‑functional development to deploy robust diagnostic frameworks for AI accelerator products. Proficiency in distributed systems and hardware/software interfaces is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and development of NVIDIA’s Data Center diagnostic systems, orchestrating large‑scale stress testing for CPUs, GPUs, networking, memory, and high‑speed interconnects.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams, providing technical leadership and encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive the root‑cause analysis of systemic failures that intersect multiple hardware and software domains.
• Partner with CSPs to diagnose and address scalability challenges within their unique data center infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of system software experience working on highly resilient distributed systems with programming experience in C++ or Python.
• Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), Redfish, HMC, BMC protocols and platform security.
• Consistent track record demonstrating technical leadership leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Expertise in software testing methodologies with an automation‑led, AI‑first approach to ensuring software quality.

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 March 10, 2026.

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