Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement platform workflows, including firmware and software extensibility for product designs, debug and production security.
• Collaborate with SW/FW architects, HW Designers, ISV and IHV partners to define platform requirements to create scalable and reusable designs for NVIDIA platforms.
• Champion reliability, debuggability and optimization in firmware, diagnostic and deployment tool design.
• Engage in pre-silicon platform design all the way through product production.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.
• Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in the area of System architecture and design
• Deep experience in designing architecture for scalable and performant edge systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
• Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs
• Proven experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Base salary range: 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. Eligible for equity and benefits. Applications accepted at least until May 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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