Senior Staff Engineer - Enterprise Messaging and Exchange

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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.

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, Enterprise Messaging Platforms to guide the invention, reliability, security, and evolution of our global email and messaging framework. You will handle core services such as Microsoft Exchange (on-premises, hybrid, and Exchange Online/O365), Azure-based services, and SMTP/IMAP integrations. These services play a crucial role in how NVIDIA teams communicate, collaborate, and ship outstanding products. The position requires the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high standards and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and operate highly available messaging solutions using Microsoft Exchange (on-premises/hybrid/Exchange Online), Azure services, SMTP relays, and IMAP; establish and enforce architecture standards and best practices across regions/environments.
• Plan and execute server upgrades and monthly patching; ensure configurations and changes meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Monitor health, performance, and capacity; analyze logs/traces and protocol flows to prevent incidents, minimize downtime, and optimize throughput and user experience.
• Provide expert-level diagnosis and resolution for complex mail flow issues; deep knowledge of SMTP/IMAP, connectors, transport rules, and messaging architecture.
• Implement encryption, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), and anti-virus/anti-spam protections (e.g., Microsoft Defender); maintain secure configurations and hardening baselines.
• Lead/assist initiatives such as migrations, tenant consolidations, and M&A; define requirements and integration points with enterprise messaging and Exchange apps and services.
• Handle day-to-day operations and escalations; mentor engineers/architects and foster a culture of learning, documentation, SOPs, run-books, and enabling support team.
• Build strategy to keep enhancing the messaging ecosystems with evolving technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of proven experience architecting and managing Exchange Server (on-prem & SE), hybrid/Exchange Online (O365), Public Folders, SMTP, Active Directory, and Azure integrations.
• Demonstrable ability to take end-to-end ownership of the user experience for the services.
• Solid understanding of Exchange architecture, including concepts such as Database Availability Groups (DAGs) and hybrid configurations.
• Extremely motivated, highly passionate, curious about new technologies, with strong communication and planning skills.
• Ability to work successfully with multi-functional teams, principals, and architects across organizational boundaries and geographies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Ways to stand out

• Experience leading large scale messaging platforms and driving resolution for critical severity issues.
• Passion to leverage Agentic AI to automate operations and reliability of services.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation is crucial; Python scripting is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking concepts related to email (DNS, VIP routing, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 5. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (see https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/).

Other details

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 18, 2026.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.