NVIDIA Corporation

Distinguished Engineer, System Software Integration

NVIDIA Corporation$320K — $488K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15-20+ years in technical roles focusing on low-level systems integration (hardware, firmware, operating systems, virtualization)
  • 7-10+ years of leadership experience
  • BS/MS or higher in systems/software engineering or related fields
  • Technical expertise in multi-tenant datacenter and cloud-native architectures
  • Success in delivering complex solutions with insights into resource utilization and performance
  • Ability to synthesize cross-functional needs into architecture and design
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for engineering engagement

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural work at the hardware-software boundary for DGX Cloud integration
  • Collaborate on integrations for shared memory, storage, and networking systems
  • Guide technical delivery across diverse datacenter environments
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure NVIDIA’s solutions set industry standards
  • Oversee full software and system lifecycle from planning to operations

Benefits

  • Eligibility for equity and additional benefits as part of the employment package
Full Job Description
As a technology leader at NVIDIA, you will lead the development of DGX Cloud strategy for full stack integration. Specifically, architecting the seamless interface between accelerated hardware and software stacks to deliver bare metal and virtualized accelerated computing hardware to users. You will define and drive the technical strategy across multiple datacenter environments (enterprise, sovereign, neocloud). Including defining and developing the control and data plane systems that enable full stack integration (on-demand, scalable, metered) for accelerated computing hardware. You will work with NVIDIA leadership, cross-organizationally and cross-functionally, to establish the product definition, roadmap, and technical strategy to deliver full stack accelerated computing at scale.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Various Architectural Work: Hardware-software boundary engineering, define and drive the technical implementation for DGX Cloud full stack integration systems, focusing on the interface between hardware, firmware, and system software layers.
  • Collaborate on Cross Domain Disciplines: Layered stack integration, drive the technical strategy and integrations for shared memory, storage, and networking systems, extending these capabilities through the IaaS and PaaS layers.
  • Infrastructure Delivery: Guide the technical delivery across varied environments including neocloud, enterprise, sovereign, and high security private datacenters, ensuring robust full stack connectivity.
  • Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with customers, infrastructure providers, and partners to ensure NVIDIA's solutions set the industry standard for performance and availability.
  • Full Software and System Lifecycle: From ideation to architecture, design, development, deployment, operations, and full lifecycle management, lead all technical aspects of planning and continuous evolution of software, integrations, and operations.


What We Need to See:
  • 15-20+ overall years in technical roles with a focus on low-level systems integration, including hardware, firmware, operating systems, and virtualization. Expertise in defining the abstractions and building the systems to deliver secure, highly available IaaS and PaaS layers.
  • 7-10+ years of leadership experience
  • BS/MS or higher or equivalent experience in systems / software engineering, or related engineering fields
  • Technical proficiency in multi-tenant datacenter and cloud-native architectures, with a deep understanding of full stack connectivity for bare metal and virtualization across compute, storage, and networking.
  • Proven success delivering high-impact technically complex solutions that achieve high levels of transparency into resource utilization, performance, and operational insights.
  • Technical Leadership: Ability to synthesize cross-functional needs into architecture and design while guiding internal execution across diverse teams.
  • Communication and Teamwork: Strong collaboration and influence skills, capable of leading engineering engagement, communicating with peers, partners, and working with high performance and accelerated computing customers.


Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence: Real world experience building the systems to support AI/ML workloads.
  • Industry Expertise: Direct experience in designing, developing, delivering and operating secure, highly available, scaled out systems in enterprise and cloud environments.
  • Engineering Enablement: Demonstrated history of creating scalable processes and extensible systems that facilitate cross-functional collaboration and operations at scale.
  • Open Source Collaboration: Familiarity with open source ecosystems and projects in the infrastructure space (Linux, Kubernetes, CAPI, KubeVirt, Kata, ...). Ability to collaborate and influence in open source project governance to represent NVIDIA, customers, and partners interests in technical alignment and direction.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

About NVIDIA Corporation

Nvidia, a global leader in graphics, gaming, and AI technology, offers Nvidia careers and internship opportunities for those passionate about driving innovation in the tech industry. you'll find a company committed to growth, teamwork, and leadership in computer science and machine learning domains.

About Nvidia

A Pioneer in Technology and Innovation

Nvidia has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in developing advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and has significantly contributed to the gaming industry's evolution. Moreover, its foray into AI and machine learning has opened new frontiers in technology, making Nvidia a beacon of innovation and a desirable workplace for ambitious tech professionals.

Job Opportunities

Diverse Positions in a Dynamic Field

Nvidia is continuously on the lookout for talented individuals across various domains, including hardware and software engineering, product design, marketing, and sales. Employment opportunities at Nvidia are vast, catering to a wide range of expertise and career aspirations.

Employment in Hardware and Graphics

For those fascinated by the intricacies of hardware and graphics technology, Nvidia offers positions that sit at the forefront of gaming and computing advancements.

Growth in Machine Learning and AI

Nvidia's leadership in AI and machine learning has created numerous vacancies for specialists eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Recruitment in Computer Science

With the constant demand for innovation, Nvidia's recruitment efforts focus on computer science experts capable of pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Internship Program

Opening Doors to Future Innovators

Nvidia's internship program is designed to nurture the next generation of technology leaders, offering hands-on experience in a culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork.

Benefits and Culture

Interns at Nvidia enjoy a plethora of benefits, from competitive stipends to mentorship opportunities, all within an environment that values growth and learning.

Opportunities for Students

Whether you're an undergraduate, a master's student, or a Ph.D. candidate, Nvidia's internships provide a real-world glimpse into the tech industry, offering valuable experience in various technology fields.

Pathways to Full-Time Employment

Many interns have transitioned into full-time positions, marking the start of successful careers at Nvidia. The internship program is more than a stepping stone into the company; it’s an investment in the professional development of interns. The goal is to ensure that interns are well-equipped for future challenges.

Nvidia Careers: More Than Just a Job

Nvidia offers more than just a job to its employees; it provides a front-row seat on the journey into the future of technology. Nvidia stands as a pillar of innovation with its vast opportunities in hardware, graphics, gaming, machine learning, and computer science. Nvidia careers serve as a launching pad for talented workers who aim to redefine the technological landscape. Whether through full-time positions or internships, joining Nvidia means contributing to a legacy of breakthroughs and becoming part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Learn more about NVIDIA Corporation
Size
22,473 employees
Market Cap
$350.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.3 billion
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+31.3%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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