NVIDIA seeks a senior technical leader to drive the engineering roadmap and innovation for its rack-scale system software architecture within its rapidly expanding data center ecosystem. This role involves deep engagement with internal teams and external cloud providers to ensure high-quality software solutions that integrate NVIDIA GPUs, NVLink, InfiniBand networking, Grace CPUs, and AI/HPC software stacks. Responsibilities include translating forward-looking plans into formal requirements, ensuring reliable software through architectural guidance, and collaborating closely with major customers to align roadmaps. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in system architecture design, expertise in scalable server systems, networking technologies, and complex system software for accelerators like GPUs. Knowledge of management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI, large-scale cloud deployment, and familiarity with CXL and UCIE architectures are essential.
Skills
NVIDIA
InfiniBand
Redfish
IPMI
CXL
UCIE
Ethernet
GPUs
DPUs
FPGAs
System management protocols
Out-of-band management
In-band management
Left shift strategy
Cloud deployment systems
Cluster management systems
Resilient scale-up fabrics
Security protocols
Networking technologies
Large-scale cloud services
What you'll do
Drive the software end-to-end architecture for NVIDIA's rack-scale products.
Translate product portfolio plans into formal software requirements guiding execution.
Ensure high-quality software by providing architectural guidance and oversight.
Work directly with major customers to align their needs with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
Develop and drive adoption of new technologies and protocols in the industry.
Mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering future technical leaders.
What we're looking for
15+ years experience in system architecture and design
Deep expertise in scalable server systems software/hardware interface
Strong understanding of networking technologies and protocols
Experience with complex system software for accelerators like GPUs
Expertise in out-of-band and in-band management architectures
Knowledge of large-scale cloud deployment and management systems
Demonstrated leadership in data center product lifecycle management
Market check
Salary context
Above market
How this pay compares to similar roles
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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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