Principal Software Engineer - Manufacturing & Factory, Principal Software Engineer - Manufactur

Overview

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.

Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

NVIDIA has a rapidly expanding ecosystem of data center platform & node designs, ranging from single node HGX/DGX systems to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures. These designs power NVIDIA"s enterprise and cloud provider businesses with GPUs, NVLink, Infini Band networking, Grace CPUs, and a full NVIDIA AI and HPC software stack. We’re seeking a highly motivated, technical leader to design, drive, and operationalize rack-scale factory and deployment flows for next-generation data center products.

• Lead and drive rack-scale/L11 flows for factory and initial data center deployment.
• Design and implement end-to-end factory workflows, including firmware flashing sequences, security provisioning, and deployment of software mitigations.
• Collaborate with data center architects, ODMs, and OEMs to define factory and data center requirements that ensure efficient and reliable production ramp.
• Champion reliability, debuggability and optimization in firmware, diagnostic and deployment tool design.
• Drive pre-silicon readiness for factory & manufacturing workflows for rack-scale products, using NVIDIA"s industry-leading simulation & emulation technology.
• 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 server systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
• Strong understanding of networking technology & protocols (e.g. Ethernet, Infiniband).
• Previous experience working 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.
• Demonstrable experience in 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.
• Demonstrated track record of leading data center products across the entire lifecycle, spanning inception, pre-silicon development, post-silicon bring-up, manufacturing, and deployment.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 20, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate in hiring or promotion 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.

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