Senior Software Architect - Data Center Systems

NVIDIA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 224,000 - 356,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

Job summary

A leading tech company in Oregon is seeking a Senior Software Architect to drive software activities for deep learning server platforms. This role requires extensive experience in server architecture and design, along with a strong understanding of HPC and deep learning workloads. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams and customers to ensure that the software solutions meet business needs. The position offers a base salary range of $224,000 to $431,250, depending on level and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in System architecture and design.
• Experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution.
• Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead software activities for NVIDIA's deep learning server platforms, from design through production.
• Drive system architecture for complex server platforms in a multi-functional environment.
• Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements.

Skills

Deep experience in server systems architecture

Understanding of HPC or Deep learning workloads

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Device management protocols such as Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM and RDE

Job description

We are building innovative server systems for GPU accelerated applications such as Deep Learning. The Data Center SW team architects and develops the end to end software and firmware stack for these systems. We are looking for a Senior Software Architect with deep expertise in designing server platforms and understanding of application use cases in Deep Learning workloads. You will work with world class engineering teams, product management, Operations and Customer support to build systems that will truly delight our customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will lead software activities for NVIDIA's deep learning server platforms, from design through production; collaborating with teams across the company to deliver software solutions
• Drive the system architecture for a complex server platform in a multi-functional environment
• Partner across application software, libraries, system software and firmware teams to design complete software solutions for new server platforms
• Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements and align their roadmap with NVIDIA’s roadmap
• Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products to meet NVIDIA’s needs
• Develop a roadmap of new technologies and protocols and drive their design and adoption
• Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders
• Make key technical decisions for designs involving complex inter-component dependencies

What We Need To See

• Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface
• Understanding of HPC or Deep learning workloads and use of accelerated computing platforms
• Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures
• Knowledge of server system architecture and implications of architecture decisions on overall performance of end applications
• Demonstrable experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years in the area of System architecture and design

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems
• Strong background of device management protocols such as Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM and RDE
• Knowledge in storage and networking technologies

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 16, 2026.

It is an existing vacancy.

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