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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Architect - Data Center Systems - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Firmware, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, Computer Network Technologies, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Build Tools - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Architect---Data-Center-Systems_JR1973150 ## About the Role * Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface. * Understanding of HPC or Deep learning workloads and use of accelerated computing platforms. * Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures. * Knowledge of server system architecture and implications of architecture decisions on overall performance of end applications. * Demonstrable experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience. * 10+ years in the area of System architecture and design. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems. * Strong background of device management protocols such as Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM and RDE. * Knowledge in storage and networking technologies. ## Description We are building innovative server systems for GPU accelerated applications, such as Deep Learning. Data Center SW team architects and develops the end to end software and firmware stack for these systems. We are looking for a Senior Software Architect who has deep expertise in designing server platforms and has added understanding of application use cases in Deep Learning workloads. You will work with world class engineering teams, product management, Operations and Customer support to build systems that will truly delight our customers. What you'll be doing: * You will lead software activities for NVIDIA's deep learning server platforms, from design through production; collaborating with teams across company to deliver software solutions * Drive the system architecture for a complex server platform in a multi-functional environment. * Partner across application software, libraries, system software and firmware teams to design complete software solutions for new server platforms * Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements and work to align their roadmap with NVIDIA's roadmap. * Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products to meet NVIDIA's needs. * Develop a roadmap of new technologies and protocols and drive their design and adoption. * Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders. * Make key technical decisions for designs involving complex inter-component dependencies. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Building a framework-independent component library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1679-building-a-framework-independent-component-library) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)