Principal System Software Engineer - Data Center MODS

The Data Center MODS organization seeks a Principal Engineer to architect and scale next-generation L10 and L11 diagnostic systems for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). In this high-impact role, you will define the technical roadmap and lead multi-functional development to deploy robust diagnostic frameworks for AI accelerator products. Proficiency in distributed systems and hardware / software interfaces is essential for success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define technical strategy and development of NVIDIA’s Data Center diagnostic systems, orchestrating large-scale stress testing for CPUs, GPUs, networking, memory, and high-speed interconnects.
• Mentor and grow engineering teams, providing technical leadership and encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive the root-cause analysis of systemic failures that intersect multiple hardware and software domains.
• Partner with CSPs to diagnose and address scalability challenges within their unique data center infrastructures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of system software experience working on highly resilient distributed systems with programming experience in C++ or Python.
• Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), Redfish, HMC, BMC protocols and platform security.
• Consistent track record demonstrating technical leadership leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Expertise in software testing methodologies with an automation-led, AI-first approach to ensuring software quality

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.

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!