This role pays more than
99%
of similar roles. Most pay
$187,237–$250,568
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$352k
versus about
$219k
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
1391 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 1116 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Engineer - System Software GPU Server, you will join the team developing next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies for GPU and high-performance computing servers. You will collaborate with silicon architects, board designers, and platform software experts to build demanding high-speed IO applications and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. Your daily work involves assessing hardware features and architecting diagnostic software using debug CUDA and kernel driver features while optimizing production lines to screen out defects. The role requires expert C/C++ programming skills, deep knowledge of networking concepts, algorithms, OS fundamentals, and system-level hardware architecture. Preferred technical expertise includes experience with PCIe, NVLink, or server IO technologies like InfiniBand and Ethernet. You must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate large system software codebases while utilizing AI prompt tools effectively.
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