This role pays more than
99%
of similar roles. Most pay
$183,525–$273,355
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$404k
versus about
$228k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
Nvidia currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 876 roles with salary data.
As a Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect, you will own the end-to-end architecture of data center systems including firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, and user mode drivers. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers, leading discussions to define KPIs, gather requirements, and address complex queries while aligning product roadmaps with customer needs. The role involves driving innovation in server system architecture, focusing on SW/HW interfaces for accelerators like GPUs, DPUs, and FPGAs. You will work with technologies including SBIOS, OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, RDE, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and InfiniBand. Your work addresses the technical challenges of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence by designing scalable systems that integrate advanced networking protocols and robust management architectures to ensure reliable performance in large-scale data center environments.