Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 272,000-425,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

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Required Skills & Competences
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Details

NVIDIA is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Principal Software Engineer to join the Data Center Systems and Software CSP engagements team. As a leader and technologist, you will play a pivotal role contributing significantly to the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products, acting as the technical focal point for select CSP (Cloud Service Provider) and Hyperscalers.

Responsibilities

Drive system software architecture alignment and technical deep dives, acting as the primary software engineering contact for NPI projects with key customers.
Collaborate with major customers to understand their roadmap, use cases, and requirements, aligning them with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
Spearhead cross-functional efforts to resolve complex and high-profile customer issues during the NPI phase.
Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity and mitigate execution risks by following a left-shift strategy.
Build and maintain customer trust by understanding and addressing their needs.
Work closely with cross-functional architects in defining system software architecture for complex server platforms.

Requirements

Extensive experience in designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the SW/HW interface; expertise in server system architecture and its impact on application performance.
Proven leadership skills with strong project ownership in complex software and hardware environments.
Deep understanding of computer architecture and microprocessor concepts; expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
Proficient in system software design, OS fundamentals, Linux kernel device drivers, and low-level hardware/software interfaces.
Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience with over 15 years in system software architecture and development.

Ways to stand out

Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems.
Expertise in Out-of-Band and In-band management architectures; experience with GPU computing (CUDA) and deep learning workloads.
Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architectures.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Other details

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 22, 2025.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.