Distinguished Engineer - Rack Scale Architecture

We're searching for a highly motivated, technical leader to drive the engineering roadmap and innovation for NVIDIA's rack‑scale software architecture. Responsibilities span firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, networking, fabrics, and associated user‑mode drivers plus manageability software. You will work with component leads internally and engage with industry‑leading hyperscalar and cloud service providers to take these products to market.

• Drive the software end‑to‑end architecture for NVIDIA's rack‑scale products.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the product portfolio and roadmap; translate forward‑looking plans into clear, formal software requirements that anchor execution across the organization.
• Ensure high quality and reliable software; serve as a trusted architectural partner to teams requiring guidance or oversight.
• Work directly with major customers to understand their requirements and align their roadmap with NVIDIA’s roadmap.
• Work with business partners and vendors to shape their products to meet NVIDIA’s needs.
• Develop a roadmap of new technologies and protocols; drive their design and adoption.
• 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 field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years in system architecture and design.
• Deep experience designing architecture for scalable and high‑performance server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
• Strong understanding of networking technology and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Infiniband).
• Previous experience with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
• Expertise in out‑of‑band and in‑band management architectures.
• Knowledge of system‑management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI.
• Experience working with platform security experts to define trade‑offs between security and ease of use.
• Demonstrable experience implementing left‑shift strategy to de‑risk program execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of large‑scale cloud and cluster‑level deployment and management systems.
• Experience designing robust, resilient, and high‑performance scale‑up fabrics.
• Track record of leading data‑center products across the entire lifecycle—spanning inception, pre‑silicon development, post‑silicon bring‑up, manufacturing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with CXL, UCIE, and other C2C technology architectures.
• Knowledge in storage and networking technologies.

Base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $320,000 – $488,750. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications are accepted until July
15,2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.