Principal Systems Engineer, Datacenter Interconnects and Fabric Health

Nvidia

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Remote
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$240,000–$379,500 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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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 Systems Engineer, Datacenter Interconnects and Fabric Health

The Principal Systems Engineer, Datacenter Interconnects and Fabric Health will join the team to lead cross-functional debug of critical system-level issues across hardware and firmware domains. This role focuses on high-speed interconnects and fabrics, requiring the individual to perform hands-on root cause analysis of failures observed during system validation, production, or in-field operation. Key responsibilities include developing and validating fixes, creating tools and scripts to accelerate debug workflows, and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams. The position requires expertise in system architecture including CPUs, memory, power delivery, and thermal management. Candidates must be proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and firmware debug utilities. The work involves solving complex electrical, mechanical, thermal, and firmware problems within server and data center platforms to ensure fabric health.

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What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional debug of critical system-level issues across hardware and firmware domains for high-speed interconnects and fabrics.
  • Perform hands-on root cause analysis of failures observed during system validation, production, or in-field operation.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and validate technical fixes.
  • Develop and implement detailed tests and experiments to identify and recreate intricate system issues.
  • Develop tools, scripts, and automation to accelerate debug workflows.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to cross-functional teams.
  • Document debug procedures, findings, and mitigation plans clearly and concisely.
  • Drive corrective and preventive action processes with suppliers and internal teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ years of experience in system-level debug in data center/server or similar hardware platforms.
  • Deep understanding of system architecture including CPUs, memory, high-speed I/Os, power delivery, thermal management, and firmware.
  • Proven experience debugging electrical issues, thermal issues, and firmware anomalies like BIOS/UEFI and BMC.
  • Proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and firmware debug equipment/utilities.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work across different fields and teams.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers (preferred).

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