Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

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 contribute significantly to the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products and act as the technical focal point for select Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and hyperscalers.

Responsibilities

• Drive system software architecture alignment and lead technical deep dives as the primary software engineering contact for NPI projects with key customers.
• Collaborate with major customers to understand roadmaps, 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 in ambiguous situations 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 to define system software architecture for complex server platforms.

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the software/hardware interface; expert understanding of how server system architecture impacts 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.
• Proficiency 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 a related field, or equivalent experience with over 15 years in system software architecture and development.

Preferred / 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 & Benefits

• Base salary range: 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD (determined based on location, experience, and comparable roles).
• Eligible for equity and additional employee benefits. See NVIDIA benefits for details.

Additional Information

• Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States.
• Time type: Full time.
• Applications accepted at least until August 13, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.