Director, Rack Scale Software Architecture

Nvidia

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TL;DR · Director, Rack Scale Software Architecture

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The Director, Rack Scale Software Architecture leads the team responsible for rack-scale system software architecture. This role involves driving end-to-end software architecture for rack-scale products, translating forward-looking plans into formal software requirements, and ensuring high-quality, reliable software. The position requires managing firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, networking, fabrics, and associated user mode drivers plus manageability software. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, making critical decisions under ambiguity, and engaging with hyperscalar and cloud service providers to align product roadmaps. Candidates must possess deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems at the software and hardware interface. Required technical skills include experience with accelerators like GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs, as well as knowledge of Ethernet, InfiniBand, CXL, and UCIE technology architectures.

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System Architecture Firmware Kernel Drivers Operating Systems Networking InfiniBand Ethernet GPU FPGA CXL UCIE HPC Post-Silicon Bring-up

What you'll do

  • Drive the end-to-end software architecture for NVIDIA's rack-scale products.
  • Translate product roadmaps into formal software requirements to anchor organizational execution.
  • Ensure high-quality and reliable software by serving as a trusted architectural partner for internal teams.
  • Work directly with major customers to align their requirements with NVIDIA’s product roadmap.
  • Present the team vision to senior internal and external leadership.
  • Provide technical leadership and career mentorship to the engineering team.
  • Make key technical decisions in environments characterized by high ambiguity.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in system architecture and design.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in management.
  • Deep experience designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
  • Proven leadership skills and ownership of past projects involving a large-scale, sophisticated codebase.
  • Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
  • Strong interactive, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of large-scale cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems (preferred).

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