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# Senior Systems Software Engineer, Data Center Platform Enablement

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, 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 Engineering, System Software, CPLD, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Network Operations, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Nvme
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-software-engineer-data-center-platform-enablement-santa-clara-ca--aef85777-18fc-4d95-876a-207adfdfbc76

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Autonomous Driving Systems, Deep Learning, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), High Tech Industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Network Operations Center, Identify Issues, * 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. Collaborate with partners, ODMs, and customers for technical support.
 * Working with design architects to come up with proper diagnostic test tools and automation for qualifying the early system software and firmware stack.