Software Engineer, System Validation - EDA Infrastructure

NVIDIA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 224,000 - 431,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Austin, TX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design and deployment of EDA infrastructure and next‑gen clusters. You will own NPIs at scale, guiding hybrid cloud and on‑prem deployments and collaborating with engineering teams across NVIDIA.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, a BS in Computer Science or related field, and a proven track record delivering large‑scale cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• A proven track record delivering at scale in cloud infrastructure or cloud services.
• Experience with DevOps, SRE practices and platform engineering.
• Strong communication and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design and implementation of EDA clusters.
• Oversee NPIs and scale deployment across hybrid cloud/on-prem.
• Translate requirements into roadmap and architecture specs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across NVIDIA.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps / SRE practices

System-level hardware/software

Excellent communication

Ownership and drive

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

NVIDIA is hiring engineers to scale up the introduction of next generation architecture into its EDA Infrastructure. We expect you to have a deep understanding of new product introductions (NPIs), distributed systems, familiarity with software testing and deployment, and excellent communication and planning abilities. We also welcome out-of-the-box thinkers who can provide new ideas with strong execution bias. Expect to be constantly challenged, improving, and evolving for the better. You and other engineers in this team will help advance NVIDIA's capacity to build and deploy leading infrastructure solutions.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, creative candidate with strong experience in new product introductions at scale to join the EDA Team. Principal Software Engineer available for suitable candidates. You will lead the architecture, design and implementation of our EDA clusters using the latest technologies. Are you ready to change the next generation of computing? Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead technical activities for new product introductions at scale with focus on hybrid deployments between cloud and on-prem
• Providing expertise in new product introduction planning spanning infrastructure workflows, hardware, software release, workload orchestration and application tuning
• Provide fast and creative solutions for complex problems and write effective, clear and reliable architecture specification
• Translate requirements to vision, architecture and roadmap
• Work with engineering teams across NVIDIA to ensure new product architectures integrate seamlessly from the hardware all the way up to workloads.

What We Need To See

• 12+ overall years of experience
• BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• A proven track record of impactful project deliveries focused on cloud infrastructure or cloud application services.
• Experience with at scale infrastructure, DevOps and/or SRE practices and/or Platform Engineering.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communications skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
• System-level experience with both hardware and software
• Motivated self-starter with an equal balance of strong problem-solving skills and customer-facing communication skills
• Passion for continuous learning and knowledge transfer. Ability to work concurrently with multiple groups locally and abroad in the organization

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Developing ML/AI infrastructure. Developing bare metal as a service (BMaaS) associated systems. Developing multi-cloud infrastructure services.
• Interest in crafting, analyzing and fixing large-scale distributed systems.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. Our invention serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is seeking exceptional individuals like you to help us drive the next wave of artificial intelligence.

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 August 17, 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.