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July 22, 2025
Distinguished Engineer - Rack System Software
Senior • On-site
$308,000 - $471,500/yr
Santa Clara, CA , +4
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.
NVIDIA has a rapidly expanding ecosystem of data center platform & node designs. From single node HGX/DGX systems all the way up to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures. These designs have become core to NVIDIA's rapidly growing enterprise and cloud provider businesses. Each bringing together the full power of NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA InfiniBand networking, NVIDIA Grace CPUs, and a fully optimized NVIDIA AI and HPC software stack. We're searching for a highly motivated, technical architect to drive the roadmap and innovation in our rack system software architecture. From firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, fabrics and associated user mode drivers + manageability software. You will work with component leads internally and engage with industry leading hyperscalar / cloud service providers on taking these products to market.
What you’ll be doing:
Drive the software architecture for NVIDIA's HGX, DGX and multi-node NVLink platforms in a cross functional environment.
Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements and work to align their roadmap with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products to meet NVIDIA’s needs.
Develop a roadmap of new technologies and protocols; drive their design and adoption.
Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.
Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity, and mitigate execution risks by following left shift strategy to accelerate time to market.
What we need to see:
BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience.
16+ years in the area of System architecture and design
Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs
Expertise in out-of-band and in-band management architectures.
Knowledge of device management protocols such as MCTP, PLDM and RDE.
Knowledge of system management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI.
Experience working with platform security experts to define tradeoffs between security and ease of use.
Demonstrable experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems.
Participation and contributions in standards bodies such as OCP and DMTF.
Familiarity with CXL, UCIE and other C2C technology architectures. Knowledge in storage and networking technologies.
We are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, and as a result have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. So if you're clever, creative, and driven, we'd love to have you join the team..
The base salary range is 308,000 USD - 471,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
