Lead Systems Software Test Engineer, CSP Engagements

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $236k
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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 · Lead Systems Software Test Engineer, CSP Engagements

Lead Systems Software Test Engineer – CSP Engagements is a senior role within the Cloud Service Provider Engagements team focused on ML software stack validation for Datacenter products like GB200 and Vera Rubin. You will define test strategies, develop validation plans, and partner with hyperscalers to identify gaps in their testing methodologies. Daily responsibilities include reproducing and triaging customer bugs, performing root-cause analysis, running performance benchmarks for training and inference, and managing large datasets of testing output while developing custom tools for data retrieval and visualization. The role requires expertise in Linux environments, shell scripting, Python, and CI/regression workflows to validate firmware, drivers, networking, and OS integration. You will solve complex technical problems at the intersection of hardware and software, ensuring stable performance across cluster-scale systems during critical new product introduction phases.

What you'll do

  • Define test strategies and validation plans for CSP integration milestones and partner requirements.
  • Reproduce, characterize, and triage customer bugs within the customer's production environment.
  • Review internal test results and publish summary reports for rack-scale products during NPI phases.
  • Validate software fixes and release updates against deployed CSP modules and known configurations.
  • Drive root-cause analysis with development teams to confirm release readiness with clear evidence.
  • Manage large datasets of testing output and develop tools for data retrieval and visualization.
  • Execute performance benchmarks for both machine learning training and inference workloads.
  • Replicate reported customer problems in a local lab environment to assist engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of system software validation experience.
  • Experience in validation, QA, system test, diagnostics, platform bring-up, or release qualification for complex hardware-software systems.
  • Strong understanding of server platforms, firmware, drivers, OS integration, networking, and large-scale cluster environments.
  • Hands-on experience debugging issues across hardware, firmware, software, networking, and infrastructure layers.
  • Proficiency in Python with a strong background in test automation and test infrastructure design.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments, shell scripting, and CI/regression workflows.
  • Experience creating test plans, regression suites, validation reports, and defect documentation.

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