Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect
NVIDIASanta Clara, California, United States
Posted December 25, 2025
308000 - 471500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization.
Job Description
NVIDIA is seeking a Distinguished Engineer - Data Center System Software Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture of NVIDIA data center systems, including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user mode drivers. The successful candidate will work with component leads and industry leading cloud service providers to take these products to market.
Requirements
- 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, device management protocols (e.g., MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE) and system management protocols (Redfish, IPMI)
- Extensive knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, InfiniBand, as well as advanced switching and routing concepts
- Experience collaborating with platform security experts to define tradeoffs between security and ease of use
- Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional projects to completion, showcasing the ability to influence and achieve results without direct authority in large-scale, collaborative environments
- 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
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits