Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS

NVIDIA AI; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced diagnostics architect to design and lead server diagnostics across hardware and software platforms for data center systems.

You will drive platform bring-up, validation strategy, and cross-team collaboration with architecture, hardware, and software groups. Mentoring and shaping diagnostic architecture will be central to this role at NVIDIA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems, especially at the SW/HW interface.
• Deep systems knowledge: x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), BMC, and platform security.
• Ability to weigh tradeoffs in system development and drive optimal solutions with customers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic systems for NVIDIA data center platforms leveraging hardware and software tools.
• Lead platform bring-up and integration, embedding diagnostics across the server lifecycle.
• Drive hardware validation strategy with architecture and hardware teams; craft robust validation plans.
• Analyze root causes of complex failures; act as Level 2 engineering contact for critical issues.
• Develop diagnostics software to ensure quality and performance across ODM/partner lines.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams; provide technical leadership and foster innovation.
• Influence long-term diagnostics architecture and roadmaps for NVIDIA and partners.

Skills

Diagnostics architecture

x86/ARM architectures

OS internals (Linux/Windows)

UEFI/BIOS and firmware

BMC

C/C++

Python

PCIe/Infiniband/NVLink/Ethernet

Technical leadership

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Full time

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop diagnostic systems for NVIDIA data center platforms, which involve hardware and software tools to develop the worst case stress workloads for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects.
• Lead platform bring-up and integration, ensuring diagnostics are embedded early and effectively across the server lifecycle.
• Drive hardware validation strategy in collaboration with architecture and hardware teams, crafting robust validation plans for new server generations.
• Analyze root causes of complex failures, acting as a Level 2 engineering contact for critical issues and offering 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 encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Influence the long‑term strategy by developing diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for the upcoming products of NVIDIA and its partners.

What We Need To See

• Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems, especially at the SW/HW interface.
• Deep systems knowledge: x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), BMC, and platform security.
• Ability to weigh tradeoffs in system development and drive the most optimum solutions with customers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Expertise in programming languages like C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.
• Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, Infiniband, NVLink, and Ethernet.
• Strong communication skills to engage with technical and executive team.
• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in diagnostics, embedded systems, or cloud platforms.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience driving diagnostics across rack-level or cluster-level deployments.
• Background in cloud-scale infrastructure and partner engagement.
• Demonstrated success in influencing product direction and vendor roadmaps.
• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams.

NVIDIA is at the forefront of AI, HPC, and visualization. Our diagnostics are the nervous system of our platforms—ensuring reliability, performance, and innovation at scale. If you’re a creative, driven architect ready to shape the future of diagnostics, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD.

• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and 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.