Senior Diagnostics Platform Engineer - Data Center HW/SW

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a visionary Diagnostics Architect to lead development and validation of diagnostic systems for data center platforms in Santa Clara, CA. You will shape how we validate, debug, and optimize server hardware and software across ODMs, CSP deployments, and field operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience at the SW/HW interface, deep knowledge of x86/ARM, Linux/Windows internals, firmware, BMC, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems at the SW/HW interface.
• Deep systems knowledge: x86/ARM, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware, BMC, and platform security.
• Strong collaboration with customers and multi-disciplinary teams to drive optimal solutions.
• Hands-on with C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic systems for NVIDIA data center platforms, including hardware and software tools to stress CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects.
• Lead platform bring-up and integration, ensuring diagnostics are embedded early across the server lifecycle.
• Drive hardware validation strategy with architecture and hardware teams, crafting robust validation plans.
• Analyze root causes of complex failures and provide scalable solutions across the stack.
• Develop diagnostics software to ensure quality and performance at scale across ODM and partner production lines.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams, providing technical leadership and fostering innovation.
• Influence long-term strategy by developing diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for upcoming NVIDIA products.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Diagnostics

Embedded systems

Leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS in CS or EE

Tools

Linux

Windows

UEFI/BIOS

BMC

PCIe

NVLink

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a visionary Diagnostics Architect to lead development and validation of diagnostic systems for data center platforms in Santa Clara, CA. You will shape how we validate, debug, and optimize server hardware and software across ODMs, CSP deployments, and field operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience at the SW/HW interface, deep knowledge of x86/ARM, Linux/Windows internals, firmware, BMC, and strong leadership.