principal Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Nvidia is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with CUDA, Deep Learning, Linux.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Nvidia careers

NVIDIA is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Principal Software Engineer to join the Data Center Systems and Software CSP engagements team. As a leader and technologist, you will play a pivotal role contributing significantly to the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products, acting as the technical focal point for select CSP (Cloud Service Provider) and Hyperscalers.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Drive system software architecture alignment and technical deep dives, acting as the primary software engineering contact for NPI projects with key customers.

  • Collaborate with major customers to understand their roadmap, use cases, and requirements, aligning them with NVIDIA’s roadmap.

  • Spearhead cross functional efforts to resolve complex and high-profile customer issues during NPI phase.

  • Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity and mitigate execution risks by following left shift strategy.

  • Build and maintain customer trust by understanding and addressing their needs.

  • Work closely with cross-functional architects in defining system software architecture for complex server platforms.

What we need to see:

  • Extensive experience in designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the SW/HW interface. Expertise in server system architecture and its impact on application performance.

  • Proven leadership skills with strong project ownership in complex software and hardware environments.

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