Hardware Systems Application Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$136,000–$218,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
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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 · Hardware Systems Application Engineer

The Hardware Systems Application Engineer - CSP joins the CSP Systems Engineering team to support Cloud Scale Providers deploying next generation AI-centric Data Centers. This role serves as the central point of contact for teams deploying NVIDIA MGX platforms, including Grace-Blackwell and Vera Rubin NVL72 racks. You will collaborate with customers, OEMs, and internal architecture teams to optimize high performance servers and solve deep technical issues across hardware, software, and application levels. Key responsibilities include debugging complex problems and developing future GPU-accelerated data center architectures. Required technical skills include x86 server architecture, PCIe Gen5 and Gen6, DDR, Infiniband, and high-speed interconnects. Candidates must also understand BMC architecture, I2C, power management, system telemetry, and Linux command line experience to support the development of AI Factories.

What you'll do

  • Deploy next-generation NVIDIA MGX platforms, including Grace-Blackwell and Vera Rubin NVL72 racks, at large-scale data centers.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and their OEM/ODM partners during deployments.
  • Solve complex server system technical issues across hardware, software, and application levels to ensure customer success.
  • Coordinate with internal architecture and NPI engineering teams to optimize customer solutions for high-performance servers.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and internal architecture teams to develop future GPU-accelerated data center roadmaps.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to debug and resolve highly complex technical problems in dynamic environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of proven experience in system-level design and integration of server products from concept to deployment.
  • Solid understanding of x86 server architecture, PCIe, DDR, Infiniband, and high-speed interconnects.
  • Basic understanding of BMC architecture, I2C (SMBus), power management, and system telemetry controls.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS and command line experience.
  • Knowledge of the latest PCIe Gen5 and Gen6 technical interface challenges.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and technical presentation skills in English.
  • In-depth understanding of CPU, GPU, Networking, and architectural tradeoffs (preferred).

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