Hardware Systems Application Engineer - CSP

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 66 days ago $136,000$218,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

NVIDIA seeks a senior-level Hardware Systems Engineer to join its Cloud Scale Provider (CSP) team, focusing on deploying next-generation AI-centric data centers. This role involves collaborating with CSPs, OEM/ODM partners, and internal teams to deploy NVIDIA’s latest MGX platforms, such as the Grace-Blackwell and Vera Rubin NVL72 racks. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues at the hardware, software, and application levels, ensuring customer success and timely market entry. Key responsibilities include optimizing server solutions for high-performance computing, developing future GPU-accelerated data center architectures, and managing up to 30% travel. Required skills encompass a degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in system-level design, expertise in x86 architecture, PCIe, DDR, Infiniband, BMC, I2C, power management, Linux OS, and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Skills

x86 PCIe DDR Infiniband BMC I2C Linux Gen5 PCIe Gen6 PCIe Python Go Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with CSPs and internal teams to deploy NVIDIA Vera-Rubin AI racks.
  • Solve complex technical issues at hardware, software, and application levels for customer success.
  • Serve as central point of contact between CSP customers and NVIDIA architecture teams.
  • Optimize customer solutions for high-performance servers in collaboration with domain experts.
  • Travel up to 30% to support deployments and work with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in system-level design and integration of server products.
  • Solid understanding of x86 architecture, PCIe, DDR, Infiniband, and high-speed interconnects.
  • Basic knowledge of BMC architecture, I2C, power management, and telemetry controls.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS and command line operations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.

Market check

Salary context

This $136,000–$218,500 range sits above 49% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$147,000$221,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$150,084$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 798 roles with salary data.

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