Senior System Software Engineer, Data Center Diagnostics

Job Title

Senior System Software Engineer, Data Center Diagnostics

Role Summary

Work on software tools and diagnostics for next-generation high-speed interconnects and GPU/HPC platforms. Collaborate with hardware architects, silicon designers, and platform software teams to develop validation and productization infrastructure used in factories and data centers.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5+ years in a related hardware/software role; experience working close to hardware and on large system software code bases is expected.

Responsibilities

Deliver system-level diagnostic software and toolchains across the product development lifecycle.

• Design and implement software tools and infrastructure for chip development, validation, and productization.
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and driver teams to define and validate diagnostics and test scenarios.
• Assess hardware features and architect diagnostic software using pre-beta CUDA extensions and low-level interfaces.
• Debug complex system issues and provide robust, efficient solutions targeting OS and hardware interactions.
• Document designs, test plans, and results; communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Key skills and experience required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: 5+ years in a hardware/software role working close to hardware.
• Must-have: Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills; experience with large system software code bases.
• Must-have: Strong problem solving and debugging skills; solid understanding of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with PCIe, NVLink, InfiniBand, Ethernet, or other server IO technologies.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with low-level CUDA extensions or other GPU-related toolchains.
• Ability to self-manage, demonstrate technical leadership, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field — or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.