Systems Architect - Datacenter

NVIDIA Ltd.
Santa Clara, CA, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$184,000.0 - $287,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Data Centers Performance Tuning Requirements Management Software Engineering Supercomputing Systems Architecture Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Computer Network Operations

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a highly motivated Datacenter Systems Architect to join our multifaceted and innovative System Engineering Team to craft the blueprints for the next generation of NVIDIA GPU based AI Super Computing Datacenters. The architect plays a key role in defining and driving tradeoffs in high-performance datacenter design focused on all aspects including power, cooling and layout. The system architect drives collaboration working system engineering and leadership to build designs for production clusters and as blueprints for others. In addition, the architect interacts closely with outstanding technical program managers, engineers, and the best leading technical specialists in their domain while becoming an integral member of a global collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Help create and deploy NVIDIA’s reference AI Super Computer datacenter designs
  • Define key engineering requirements and specifications to drive collaboration with system leads, customer requirements and engagements, marketing and application engineers
  • Provide requirements, engineering responses, feasibility analysis, present options and ensure the datacenter designs meet the optimal balance of performance, quality, scalability, re-use, reliability, cost and time-to-market
  • Document designs and plans to encourage collaboration with other design teams and as a reference for future deployments
  • Provide status updates and communicate issues internally providing recommendations as a key part of the team to help with tough trade-offs

Requirements

  • BS (Masters preferred) in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of overall experience
  • Technical knowledge of datacenter design and familiarity power and cooling technologies
  • In depth understanding of the relevant datacenter industry partners, OEM and ODM, vendors and competitors
  • Strong communication, verbal, and written skills while working closely with key architects and data center deployment teams to align on product requirements
  • Team oriented with a “can do” attitude, highly enthusiastic in solving multi-disciplinary challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Driving Systems, Blueprints, Documentation Design, Documentation Plan, Feasibility Analysis, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Leadership, Marketing Software, Network Operations Center, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Options Analysis, Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Writing Skills

Benefits & conditions

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

About the company

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world., NVIDIA Corp

Visualize your future . . . We Do NVIDIA is the world leader in graphics processing technologies, creating innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA products are transforming visually-rich applications such as video games, film production, broadcasting, industrial design, space exploration, and medical imaging. We invest in our people and our technologies, support and fund industry research around the world, and consistently deliver high-quality products. NVIDIA’s culture promotes and inspires a team of world-class employees to be at the top of their game. We’ve created an environment where talents are recognized and collaboration is valued. Our employees are shaping the world of tomorrow. . . today. We invite you to explore the opportunities available at NVIDIA to see what your future may hold.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more

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