Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect
$320k/y-$488.75k/y
NVIDIAa day ago
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Summary
NVIDIA is seeking a Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves owning the end-to-end architecture of data center systems at the system software level, including firmware, kernel drivers, and operating systems.
About the Role
As a Distinguished Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers, leading technological discussions and defining KPIs. You will lead technical innovation and strategic collaborations with hyperscalers to architect next-generation data center products, align NVIDIA's roadmap with customer requirements, and make critical technical decisions in ambiguous situations.
About You
Required:
- Deep expertise in scalable and performant server system architecture, focusing on SW/HW interfaces.
- Extensive experience with complex system software for accelerators (GPUs, DPUs, FPGAs).
- Mastery of system firmware (SBIOS, OpenBMC), embedded systems, and Linux kernel internals.
- Proficiency in Out-of-Band and In-Band management architectures and device management protocols.
- Extensive knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, and InfiniBand.
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 20+ years in the area of System architecture and design.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems.
- Familiarity with NVIDIA HPC programming models and libraries (CUDA, cuDNN, DOCA).
- Knowledge of enterprise storage architectures and distributed parallel processing paradigms.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $320k–$489k based on location and experience.
- Eligibility for equity and benefits.
NVIDIA
Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.
Santa Clara, CA