Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

at Nvidia

USD 272,000-488,800 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is seeking an expert engineer and technical architect to own the end-to-end manageability architecture for next-generation rack-level AI supercomputing platforms and data center products based on NVIDIA GPUs and Grace solutions. The role involves working with internal component leads, external partners, data center architects, and cloud customers to define requirements, implement firmware and software modules, and deliver reliable, high-quality products to market.

Responsibilities

Drive server management for large clusters and data centers deploying NVIDIA GPUs and Grace solutions.
Work with data center architects and cloud customers to define implementation requirements and accelerate product development.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure requirements are correctly designed and implemented across firmware and software modules.
Collaborate with technical leads to design and build data center health management workflows.
Drive reliability and optimization in firmware architecture from a data center perspective.
Work closely with cluster bring-up teams to resolve issues quickly.
Own firmware delivered to data centers, including its quality, reliability, and telemetry performance.
Work with component leads and customers to align architecture with customer requirements.

Requirements

15 or more years of relevant experience working on server firmware, including BMC, and platform software development.
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with data center health management workflows.
Proven record of delivering server firmware for large data centers.
Strong knowledge of data center management, server architecture, and server manageability.
Strong, demonstrable programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
Experience programming and debugging server platforms.
Experience with source-control management tools such as Git or Perforce.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong teamwork, good work ethics, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Self-starter with hands-on coding experience and the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with data center health management.
Hands-on experience with x86 or ARM system architecture.
Proven technical leadership driving large, complex problems involving more than 50 engineers.

Benefits

Equity and employee benefits are available.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment.

Applications will be accepted at least until August 2, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.