Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

5d•$184,000 - $356,500

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to develop and advance diagnostics for its data center platforms and partner ecosystem. The role focuses on validating, debugging, and optimizing complex server platforms across ODM factories, Cloud Service Provider deployments, and field operations. The engineer will develop hardware and software diagnostic tools and worst-case stress workloads for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects; integrate diagnostics throughout the server lifecycle; and shape validation strategy and diagnostic architecture for upcoming NVIDIA and partner products. The position also serves as a Level 2 engineering contact for critical issues, contributes scalable solutions across the stack, and provides technical leadership and mentorship.

Requirements

Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems, particularly at the software/hardware interface.
Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, UEFI/BIOS firmware, BMC, and platform security.
Ability to weigh system-development tradeoffs and drive optimal solutions with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
Expertise in C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.
Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, InfiniBand, NVLink, and Ethernet.
Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and executive teams.
BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of engineering experience in diagnostics, embedded systems, or cloud platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving diagnostics across rack-level or cluster-level deployments.
Background in cloud-scale infrastructure and partner engagement.
Demonstrated success influencing product direction and vendor roadmaps.
Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Develop diagnostic systems and hardware and software tools, including worst-case stress workloads for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects.
Lead platform bring-up and integration, ensuring diagnostics are embedded early and effectively across the server lifecycle.
Drive hardware validation strategy with architecture and hardware teams and create validation plans for new server generations.
Analyze root causes of complex failures, serve as a Level 2 engineering contact for critical issues, and offer scalable solutions across the stack.
Develop diagnostics software to ensure quality and performance at scale across ODM and partner production lines.
Mentor and grow engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and encourage innovation and excellence.
Develop diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for upcoming NVIDIA and partner products.