Solutions Architect, HPC Systems Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Systems and Network Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join the Solution Architecture Engineering team in supporting accelerated computing applications. You will drive end-to-end technology solutions integration with strategic customers, guiding data center deployments and engaging with product and engineering teams.

The role requires 6+ years in solution engineering or related fields, strong server/network knowledge, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of Solution Engineering or similar engineering roles.
• System-level understanding of server architecture, NICs, Linux, system software and kernel drivers.
• Practical knowledge of Networking (switching & routing for Ethernet/Infiniband) and data center infra (power/cooling).
• Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps technologies such as Docker/containers; Kubernetes is a plus.
• Effective time management and ability to balance multiple tasks and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Engage with data center GPU server and networking deployments as a solutions architect.
• Guide customer discussions on network topologies, compute/storage, and bring-up of server/network/cluster deployments.
• Visit customer data centers during bring-up phase.
• Identify new project opportunities for NVIDIA products in data center and AI applications.
• Collaborate with Systems/Network Engineering, Product Management and Sales teams.

Skills

Solutions Engineering

Server architecture

Linux

Kernel drivers

Networking (Ethernet/Infiniband)

Docker/Kubernetes

DevOps/MLOps

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Physics, or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CUDA

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for an experienced systems and network infrastructure Solutions Architect. Do you want to be part of a team that brings new Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware and software technologies to production in the field? We are looking for a compute and networking savvy Solution Architect to join the NVIDIA Solution Architecture Engineering (SA) team focused on supporting accelerated computing applications. As part of the NVIDIA SA organization, you will be driving our end-to-end technology solutions integration with some of NVIDIA's most strategic technology customers, as well as offering recommendations to business and engineering teams on our product technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working with NVIDIA Consumer Internet and IT Services customers on data center GPU server and networking infrastructure deployments as solution architect.
• Guide customer discussions on network topologies, compute/storage and support bring up of server/network/cluster deployments.
• You will need to visit customer data center during bring up phase.
• Identifying new project opportunities for NVIDIA products and technology solutions in data center and artificial intelligence applications.
• Work closely with the Systems/Network Engineering, Product management and Sales teams
• Work as customer trusted advisor conducting regular technical customer meetings for product roadmap, cluster debug, feature discussions and introduction to new technology solutions
• Building custom product demonstrations and POCs for solutions that address critical business needs of our customers
• Analyzing and debugging compute/network performance issues

What We Need To See

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other Engineering fields or equivalent experience.
• This role is for an individual with the motivation and skills to drive the data center engagements.
• Ideal candidate has 6+ years of Solution Engineering (or similar Engineering roles) experience System level understanding of server architecture, NICs, Linux, system software and kernel drivers
• Practical knowledge of Networking - switching & routing for Ethernet/Infiniband, and Data Center infrastructure (power/cooling)
• Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps technologies such as Docker/containers, Kubernetes is a plus
• Effective time management and capable of balancing multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate your ideas/code clearly through documents, presentation etc.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• External customer facing skill set and background
• Experience with bring up and deployment of large clusters
• Systems engineering, coding, and debugging skills including experience with C/C++, Linux kernel and drivers
• Hands-on experience with NVIDIA systems/SDKs (e.g. CUDA), NVIDIA Networking technologies (e.g., DPU, RoCE, InfiniBand), and/or ARM CPU solutions
• Familiarity with virtualization technology concepts

We make extensive use of conferencing tools, but occasional (20%) travel is required for on-site visit to customers and industry events. We are open to remote work location and look forward to have you join our team!

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 27, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.