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Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$272k - $431.3kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Leadership-focused principal software engineer role driving system software architecture and technical alignment with CSPs and hyperscalers, spanning NPI projects, cross-functional collaboration, and performance/architecture optimization for next-generation Data Center products.

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

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the SW/HW interface
  • 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

Skills

Required:System software designOS fundamentals and Linux kernelComputer architecture (ARM aarch64, x86)System-level debugging and performance analysis

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (see NVIDIA benefits)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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