Distinguished Engineer - Rack System Software
Job Description
NVIDIA, a pioneer in computer graphics and accelerated computing for over 25 years, is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead their Rack System Software architecture. This role sits at the intersection of NVIDIA's cutting-edge hardware and software stack, including GPUs, NVLink, InfiniBand networking, and Grace CPUs.
The position requires an experienced technical architect to drive innovation in rack system software architecture, spanning firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, fabrics, and management software. You'll be working with NVIDIA's rapidly expanding ecosystem of data center platform & node designs, from single node HGX/DGX systems to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures.
As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll collaborate with internal component leads and engage with leading hyperscalar/cloud service providers to bring products to market. The role demands deep technical expertise in system architecture, particularly at the software/hardware interface, and experience with complex system software for accelerators.
The ideal candidate brings 16+ years of system architecture experience, strong leadership skills for mentoring future architects, and expertise in management architectures and protocols. You'll be joining a company known for innovation and technical excellence, working on technologies that are transforming industries through AI and accelerated computing.
NVIDIA offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $308,000-$471,500, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an opportunity to shape the future of data center architecture at a company that's at the forefront of AI and high-performance computing.
Responsibilities For Distinguished Engineer - Rack System Software
- Drive software architecture for NVIDIA's HGX, DGX and multi-node NVLink platforms
- Work directly with major customers to understand requirements and align roadmaps
- Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products
- Develop roadmap of new technologies and protocols
- Mentor architects and engineering teams
- Make key technical decisions and mitigate execution risks
Requirements For Distinguished Engineer - Rack System Software
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- 16+ years in System architecture and design
- Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable server systems
- Experience with complex system software for accelerators (GPUs, DPUs, FPGAs)
- Expertise in out-of-band and in-band management architectures
- Knowledge of device management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, RDE)
- Knowledge of system management protocols (Redfish, IPMI)
- Experience working with platform security
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Distinguished Engineer - Rack System Software
- Competitive base salary
- Equity
- Company benefits
