Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, US Posted 15 days ago $272,000–$431,250 / year
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TL;DR

NVIDIA is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join its Data Center Systems and Software CSP engagements team, where you will lead technical initiatives and contribute to the architecture of next-generation data center products. Your role involves driving system software alignment with key customers, conducting deep dives on technical issues, and making critical decisions during new product introduction phases. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer challenges and ensure that NVIDIA’s solutions meet the evolving needs of cloud service providers and hyperscalers. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in designing scalable server systems at the software/hardware interface, expertise in ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures, proficiency in Linux kernel device drivers, and a deep understanding of system-level debugging and performance analysis.

Skills

Linux ARM x86 CUDA CXL GPU Out-of-Band Management In-band Management System Software Design Performance Analysis Complex System-Level Debugging Test Design Linux Kernel Device Drivers Memory Fabric

What you'll do

  • Drive technical alignment and deep dives for NPI projects as primary software engineering contact.
  • Collaborate with major customers to align their roadmap and requirements with NVIDIA’s.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve complex customer issues during new product introduction phase.
  • Make critical technical decisions in ambiguous situations, mitigating execution risks through left shift strategy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers by addressing their needs effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the SW/HW interface.
  • Proven leadership skills with strong project ownership in complex software and hardware environments.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, ARM (aarch64), and x86 architectures.
  • Proficient in system software design, OS fundamentals, Linux kernel device drivers, and low-level interfaces.
  • Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Science, or related field with over 15 years of experience.

Market check

Salary context

This $272,000–$431,250 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$249,260

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$182,200–$215,850

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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