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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Software Engineer, Data Center Platform Enablement - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Emulators, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Software Tools, Software Engineering, System Software, CPLD, Information Technology, Nvme - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Systems-Software-Engineer--Data-Center-Platform-Enablement_JR2019870 ## About the Role * Strong experience of computer system and firmware architecture and design for server products. Experience with CPLD or FPGA design and RTL. * Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise server products from definition to customer deployment. * Solid understanding of low-level interfaces between SBIOS, BMC and OS like I2C/SPI/PCIe/JTAG etc. System boot and initialization, PCIe enumeration, high speed I/O at platform level for enterprise systems. * Experience on working closely with HW teams, ODMs and vendors to introduce and support server platforms. Experience with C/C++ development, bash/python for scripting, and solid hands-on debugging skills in embedded Linux operating environments. * Experience on using simulation such as QEMU and emulation tools to perform validation of early design work. Experience with accelerating design and debug by using AI tools. * You should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of teamwork, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day. * You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to exciting problems. * Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience), and 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated strong ability as individual contributor. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Experience with early design and power on debug * Proven leader who is willing to tackle challenging issues and work in a fast-paced environment ## Description * Working with a global team of architects and developers on NVIDIA AI server system (CPU, GPU, Memory, NIC, PCIe, NVMe SSD, Cooling, etc.) designs. * Working closely with hardware teams to influence hardware system design, reviewing schematics and board design to ensure speed of light execution. * Using simulation and emulation to left-shift early design and initiate new concepts and innovations. * Hands on debug and support of early server prototypes bring-up and power on test debug in datacenter system labs. * Factory and Manufacturing support: Support manufacturing flows, firmware updates, and diagnostic procedures. Ensure BOM change signoff and process optimization. * Issue Resolution & Customer Support: Drive root cause analysis and resolution of bring-up failures. 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