NVIDIA · 9 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer - Manufacturing & Factory
US, NC, Durham
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$272K/yr - $431K/yr
15+ years expNVIDIA is a leader in computer graphics and accelerated computing, now focusing on harnessing AI for the next era of computing. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of factory workflows for next-generation data center products, ensuring reliable and efficient production ramp.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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