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Principal Firmware Engineer – Server Manageability and Observability

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

About the role

Technical architect role owning end-to-end system software architecture for NVIDIA data center platforms (DGX, HGX), including firmware, kernel drivers, OS, and user-mode drivers; engage with customers and hyperscalers to define roadmaps and drive adoption of new technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers, leading technological discussions, defining KPIs, gathering requirements, and addressing complex technical queries.
  • As a system software architect, lead technical innovation and strategic collaborations with major hyperscalers to architect next-generation data center products.
  • Align NVIDIA's roadmap with major customers' requirements through direct engagement.
  • Develop and drive adoption of new technologies and protocols.
  • Make critical technical decisions in ambiguous situations, mitigating risks through left-shift strategies.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ years in the area of System architecture and design.

Skills

Required:Scalable and performant server system architectureComplex system software for accelerators (GPUs, DPUs, FPGAs)System firmware (SBIOS, OpenBMC)Embedded systems and Linux kernel internalsOut-of-Band and In-Band management architecturesNetworking technologies and protocolsSecurity tradeoffs with platform usabilityCross-functional project leadership

Benefits

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

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