Senior Data-Center Firmware Architect (Equity)

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

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.