Data Center Power Test Architect

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$270,250 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 1, 2026 (soon)

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Data Center Power Test Architect

The Senior Test Architect joins the Enterprise Software QA team to drive quality and reliability across next-generation datacenter software and firmware stacks. This role involves defining end-to-end test strategies for power features, architecting scalable test infrastructure, and owning data center power quality metrics. The architect will develop modular test frameworks, lead complex root cause analysis across hardware and software layers, and innovate in lab automation and CI/CD pipelines. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C/C++, Kubernetes, Envoy, Gitlab, and Jenkins. The role requires deep expertise in system architecture, power shelf management, and industry standards like NIST, DMTF, and OCP. The work focuses on validating telemetry, power efficiency, and node lifecycle management for AI, HPC, and cloud-scale systems to ensure production readiness.

What you'll do

  • Define end-to-end test strategies and validation plans for power features across multiple NVIDIA platforms.
  • Design and implement modular, reusable test frameworks and automation harnesses for functional, stress, and performance testing.
  • Establish and track quality KPIs, including code coverage, system uptime, and bug escape rates.
  • Lead complex root cause analysis and debugging across firmware, software, and hardware layers.
  • Integrate continuous testing into nightly and pre-merge workflows using CI/CD pipelines and lab automation.
  • Validate real-world use cases and customer configurations to ensure firmware readiness for production deployment.
  • Mentor software QA engineers and junior test developers while championing the adoption of new testing methodologies.
  • Utilize AI-powered tools to accelerate test development, automate repetitive workflows, and streamline failure analysis.

What we're looking for

  • B.S./M.S./PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in data center power enablement related to software/firmware testing, focusing on telemetry and power efficiency.
  • Strong knowledge of system architecture, power shelf, baseboard management, hardware/software power features, and industry power standards.
  • Proven experience designing test frameworks and infrastructure in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
  • Expertise with platform standards for security, telemetry, and manageability, including NIST, DMTF, and OCP.
  • Hands-on experience with server platform, network, storage, cluster configuration, and debugging.
  • Expertise in administering, operating, and configuring Kubernetes and Envoy.
  • Validated experience in CI/CD tools such as Gitlab and Jenkins and the GitOps model.

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