NVIDIA · 6 days ago
Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$272K/yr - $426K/yr
15+ years expNVIDIA is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Principal Software Engineer to join the Data Center Systems and Software CSP engagements team. In this role, you will contribute significantly to the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products, acting as the technical focal point for select Cloud Service Providers and Hyperscalers.
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Hiring Manager
Bella Yanovsky
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 NPI phase
Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity and mitigate execution risks by following 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
Qualification
Required
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, microprocessor concepts, and 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
Preferred
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), deep learning workloads
Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architectures
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NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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