Data Center System Architect

Are you prepared to develop the future of computing? Become part of our outstanding team at NVIDIA as a System Architect in Hillsboro. You will have an important role in composing the infrastructure for the next industrial revolution. This opportunity allows you to work alongside world-class talent in an encouraging, innovative setting committed to advancing what can be achieved.

What you will be doing:

• Drive architecture for datacenter systems considering everything from the chip out to the full datacenter

• Work with counterparts from silicon, software, networking, operations, and other teams to build cutting edge products

• Analyze performance, power, and cost of different solutions to inform architectural decisions

• Guide product teams with architectural direction by integrating lessons from other products and developing new solutions

• Collaborate with NVIDIA’s key customers and system development partners while developing our products

• Collaborate with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure industry roadmaps are aligned to our needs

• Work across engineering and operations teams to define and execute systems from concept through large production deployments

• Monitor competitive solutions to keep track of industry developments and trends

What we need to see:

• 8+ years of experience working in complex product systems

• Understanding of how to design high speed multi-layer product boards

• Deep understanding of hardware architecture and server build, including mechanical, power, and thermal aspects, and their interaction with at-scale datacenter deployment

• Hands-on experience solving challenging problems that span both software and hardware

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams

• Positive and dogged mindset to tackle complicated issues and a constant desire to learn and to teach

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience. An MS degree or comparable experience is preferred

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with large projects involving the co-development of custom processors or accelerators, systems, and software

• Familiarity with GPU compute and NVIDIA networking

• Understanding of manufacturing operations processes

• Experience with datacenter and cloud server deployment operations

• Demonstrated passion for technology and a love for your work

NVIDIA is known as one of the most appealing employers within the technology industry. Our team is composed of some of the most creative and hardworking experts around the globe. If you are motivated, self-reliant, and energized by challenges, we want to hear from you. Become a member of our Data Center System Architecture team and contribute to developing the groundwork for future computing technologies. Your experience will help us continue our legacy of innovation and accomplishment!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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