Senior Systems Software Engineer, Data Center Platform Enablement

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe, located in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a talented individual with strong experience in server product design. As part of a global team, you will enhance NVIDIA's AI server system while collaborating closely with hardware teams to ensure rapid execution.

Your work will involve hands-on debugging of prototypes, the use of simulation tools for early design validation, and the development of diagnostic test tools. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science plus 8+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $184,000–$356,500 based on level and includes eligibility for equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in computer system and firmware architecture for server products.
• Proven track record of high‑end enterprise server product delivery.
• Deep understanding of low‑level interfaces between SBIOS, BMC, and OS.
• Experience with HW teams, ODMs, and vendors for server platforms.
• Experience using simulation tools for early design validation.
• Self-starter who loves to find creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with architects and developers on NVIDIA AI server system designs.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to influence hardware design.
• Use simulation to shift early design and initiate innovations.
• Perform hands‑on debug and support of server prototypes.
• Support factory and manufacturing flows.
• Drive root cause analysis of failures and collaborate for support.
• Develop diagnostic test tools and automation.

Skills

Computer system and firmware architecture

CPLD or FPGA design

C/C++ development

Bash/Python scripting

Embedded Linux debugging

Simulation tools (QEMU)

Excellent written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and establish teams with the most thoughtful people in the world. Are you ready to change the next generation of computing? Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with a global team of architects and developers on NVIDIA AI server system (CPU, GPU, Memory, NIC, PCIe, NVMe SSD, Cooling, etc.) designs.
• Collaborate closely with hardware teams to influence hardware system design, reviewing schematics and board design to ensure speed of light execution.
• Use simulation and emulation to left‑shift early design and initiate new concepts and innovations.
• Perform hands‑on debug and support of early server prototypes, bring‑up and power‑on test debugging in data‑center system labs.
• Support factory and manufacturing flows, firmware updates, and diagnostic procedures; ensure BOM change sign‑off and process optimization.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of bring‑up failures; collaborate with partners, ODMs, and customers for technical support.
• Work with design architects to develop proper diagnostic test tools and automation for qualifying early system software and firmware stacks.

What we need to see

• Strong experience in computer system and firmware architecture and design for server products, including CPLD or FPGA design and RTL.
• Proven track record of end‑to‑end delivery of high‑end enterprise server products from definition to customer deployment.
• Deep understanding of low‑level interfaces between SBIOS, BMC, and OS such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, JTAG, and related system boot and initialization processes.
• Experience working closely with HW teams, ODMs, and vendors to introduce and support server platforms; proficiency in C/C++ development, bash/python scripting, and embedded Linux debugging.
• Experience using simulation tools such as QEMU and emulation for early design validation; familiarity with AI tools for accelerating design and debug.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong work ethic, and high sense of teamwork.
• Self‑starter who loves to find creative solutions to exciting problems.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of relevant experience as an individual contributor.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Experience with early design and power‑on debug.
• Proven leadership in tackling challenging issues in a fast‑paced environment.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 20, 2026.

Our base salary range is $184,000–$287,500 for Level4 and $224,000–$356,500 for Level5, with eligibility for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.