Principal System Software Engineer, Data Center MODS

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $272,000–$431,250 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Principal System Software Engineer, Data Center MODS

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The Principal System Software Engineer - Data Center MODS will join the Data Center MODS organization to architect and scale next-generation L10 and L11 diagnostic systems for Cloud Service Providers. This role involves defining the technical roadmap and leading multi-functional development to deploy robust diagnostic frameworks for AI accelerator products. Key responsibilities include orchestrating large-scale stress testing for CPUs, GPUs, networking, memory, and high-speed interconnects while driving root-cause analysis for systemic failures. Candidates must possess proficiency in distributed systems, C++, Python, x86/ARM architectures, Linux OS internals, firmware, Redfish, HMC, and BMC protocols. The position requires expertise in software testing methodologies with an automation-led, AI-first approach to ensure software quality and address scalability challenges within unique data center infrastructures.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 64 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C++ Python Distributed Systems x86 ARM Linux Firmware UEFI BIOS Redfish HMC BMC hardware / software interfaces Root-Cause Analysis Software Testing Automation AI System Software

What you'll do

Define the technical strategy and roadmap for NVIDIA’s Data Center diagnostic systems.
Orchestrate large-scale stress testing for CPUs, GPUs, networking, memory, and high-speed interconnects.
Lead multi-functional development to deploy robust diagnostic frameworks for AI accelerator products.
Drive root-cause analysis for systemic failures across multiple hardware and software domains.
Partner with Cloud Service Providers to diagnose and address scalability challenges in their infrastructures.
Mentor and grow engineering teams while providing high-level technical leadership.
Implement software testing methodologies using an automation-led, AI-first approach to ensure quality.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of system software experience working on highly resilient distributed systems.
Programming experience in C++ or Python.
Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), Redfish, HMC, BMC protocols, and platform security.
Consistent track record of technical leadership leading project teams and setting technical direction.
Expertise in software testing methodologies with an automation-led, AI-first approach to software quality.

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