Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAHillsboro, OR
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $236k
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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

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS

As a Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS, you will join the team to engineer and propel innovation in diagnostic systems for data center platforms. You will develop hardware and software tools to create worst-case stress workloads for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects while leading platform bring-up and integration across the server lifecycle. Your role involves analyzing root causes of complex failures, crafting validation plans with architecture teams, and developing diagnostic software for production lines. You will utilize C, C++, and Python to build tools and automation while working with x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware, BMC, and high-speed interconnects like PCIe, Infiniband, NVLink, and Ethernet. This role solves the critical challenge of ensuring reliability and performance for complex server platforms across ODM factories and cloud service provider deployments.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop hardware and software diagnostic systems for data center platforms including CPUs, GPUs, memory, and interconnects.
  • Create worst-case stress workloads to validate the performance of server components.
  • Lead platform bring-up and integration by embedding diagnostics early in the server lifecycle.
  • Drive hardware validation strategies and create robust plans for new server generations.
  • Analyze root causes of complex failures and provide scalable solutions as a Level 2 engineering contact.
  • Develop diagnostic software to ensure quality and performance across ODM and partner production lines.
  • Define long-term diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for upcoming products and partner ecosystems.
  • Mentor and lead engineering teams to foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in diagnostics, embedded systems, or cloud platforms.
  • Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems at the SW/HW interface.
  • Deep knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), BMC, and platform security.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.
  • Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, Infiniband, NVLink, and Ethernet.
  • Experience driving diagnostics across rack-level or cluster-level deployments (preferred).
  • Background in cloud-scale infrastructure and partner engagement (preferred).

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