System Software Architect Jobs

NVIDIA's Performance Lab (PerfLab) builds the automation platforms that evaluate the performance and quality of accelerated computing workloads efficiently and accurately, from single nodes to large training and inference clusters. Our platforms turn complex benchmark campaigns into reliable, scalable, and reproducible workflows, enabling engineering, product, and marketing teams to make data-driven decisions. We are looking for a System Software Architect to set the technical direction for these platforms. You will build platform components and lead projects from problem discovery and technical design through production deployment and adoption. This hands-on role combines architecture, cross-team alignment, and direct system debugging. You will collaborate with NVIDIA teams around the world and help shape how NVIDIA measures, understands, and improves performance for large language models, agentic AI, and emerging HPC and AI workloads. What You'll Be Doing: Define the technical direction and architecture for major areas of PerfLab's benchmark infrastructure, translating evolving business and engineering needs into clear roadmaps and scalable platform capabilities. Lead the implementation of reusable software, services, and workflows that automate benchmark definition, execution, result collection, validation, and reporting across local, cluster, and cloud-native environments. Establish engineering appro

Distinguished Engineer – Data Center System Software Architect — CA, Santa Clara. Apply via Workday.

Job Details: Job Description: We are seeking a System Software Development Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, validate, and debug software across multiple layers of the software stack. This role involves working on technologies, products, and platforms that enable key features, capabilities, and solutions for next-generation computing systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that supports hardware and software innovation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software across multiple layers of the system software stack, including: Firmware Device drivers Operating systems Middleware Frameworks Algorithms Applications and user interfaces Integrate software components to enable specific product features, capabilities, and solutions. Perform software testing, validation, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure reliability and quality. Develop and support reference platforms and product-specific software solutions. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, architecture, and validation teams to optimize system functionality and performance. Analyze system requirements and translate them into scalable software designs and implementations. Troublesh

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C&#43;&#43; programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a proven foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level. Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. Join us! What you'll be doing: Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products. Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions. This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures. What we need to see: <u

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. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. NVIDIA has a rapidly expanding ecosystem of data center platform & node designs. From single node HGX/DGX systems all the way up to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures. These designs have become core to NVIDIA's rapidly growing enterprise and cloud provider businesses. Each bringing together the full power of NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA InfiniBand networking, NVIDIA Grace CPUs, and a fully optimized NVIDIA AI and HPC software stack. We're searching for a highly technical, motivated manager to lead & manage the team responsible for rack-scale system software architecture. From firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, networking, fabrics and associated user mode drivers &#43; manageability software. You will work with component leads inter

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the CSP Engagements team, focused on deep technical engagement with hyperscale cloud service providers for NVIDIA’s next‑generation datacenter systems such as Vera Rubin NVL72. This role is intended for experienced systems and embedded software leaders—including software engineering managers, technical leads, or senior architects—who have led datacenter server and platform software programs and can operate as a trusted technical partner to hyperscale CSP engineering teams. As a member of the CSP Engagements team, you will act as the primary technical engagement leader between NVIDIA’s system software organizations and CSP platform, system software, and AI teams, ensuring alignment, readiness, and successful large‑scale deployment of NVIDIA‑based datacenter solutions. What you will be doing: Lead deep technical engagements with hyperscale CSPs as the primary NVIDIA point of contact for system software, firmware, and platform readiness for NVIDIA datacenter products. Partner directly with CSP system software, firmware, and infrastructure engineering leaders to align on software architecture, bring‑up plans, deployment readiness, and production requirements for NVIDIA‑based server and rack‑scale platforms. Represent CSP technical priorities internally, advocating for customer requirements and tradeoffs across NVIDIA’s system software, firmw

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C&#43;&#43; programming skills, thorough knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a solid foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation PC/hardware architecture. Excellent communication skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. What you'll be doing: Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products. Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization. You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions. This job will require an understan

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. From single node HGX/DGX systems all the way up to large multi-node NVLink domain rack architectures. These designs have become core to NVIDIA's rapidly growing enterprise and cloud provider businesses. Each bringing together the full power of NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA InfiniBand networking, NVIDIA Grace CPUs, and a fully optimized NVIDIA AI and HPC software stack. We're searching for a highly motivated, technical leader to drive the engineering roadmap and innovation for our rack system software architecture. From firmware, kernel drivers, operating systems, networking, fabrics and associated user mode drivers &#43; manageability software. You will work with component leads internally and engage with industry leading hyperscalar / cloud service provi

Job Details: Job Description: Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below. Life at Intel The Role and Impact As a System Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative software solutions that drive efficiency and scalability across Intel's manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for architecting robust systems and frameworks that enhance operational performance while ensuring seamless integration with existing technologies. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver world-class semiconductor products efficiently and reliably. Business Group Intel Foundry Services is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, delivering cuttin

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. Build the 26th We promise the world 25 new products a year. Unit 26 builds the 26th: SharkNinja itself. Inside a company moving as fast as ours, the highest-impact work doesn’t always fit neatly into anyone’s job description. It sits between functions and stays unsolved until someone owns it completely, builds the solution, proves its value, and ships it. That’s where Unit 26

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is hiring a System-Level Test (SLT) Engineer to ensure our silicon behaves predictably when running real workloads in real systems. You’ll build the software and system infrastructure that enables validation tests to operate reliably in manufacturing, while applying structured debug to separate hardware issues from software, interface, and environmental effects. This role is ideal for someone who understands how tests are constructed and how silicon responds under stress—and who can turn that insight into scalable, production-ready solutions. Candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level during the interview process, and the offer level may differ from the level listed in this posting. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin,TX; Santa Clara,CA; or Fort Collins, CO . We welcome candidates at various experience levels for thi

NVIDIA is looking for a hands-on Solutions Architect Manager to lead a team of GPU, networking & software solution architects and engineers. Do you want to build and lead a group that designs, debugs, and deploys new AI hardware and software technologies into production in customer data centers? As part of the NVIDIA SA organization, you will drive people and technical leadership for end-to-end solutions deployments at some of NVIDIA's most strategic technology customers, while directly contributing to designs and deep-dive debugging and shaping our product roadmap with customer feedback. What you will be doing: Recruit & manage a team of solutions architects, system/network and software engineers focused on large-scale GPU and AI networking deployments. Set priorities, allocate resources, mentor, and ensure high-quality customer delivery across multiple concurrent projects - while remaining directly involved in key technical reviews, design decisions, and critical debug efforts. Provide deep subject-matter expertise in advanced GPU and network systems and serve as the senior technical point of contact for strategic customers. Personally lead and guide complex compute/network configuration and performance debugging, working side-by-side with your team to deliver performant, reliable clusters. Guide your team as they lead network / compute / software architecture discussions, and support server, net

We are now looking for a Senior CPU Performance Developer Technology Engineer. NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding computer scientist to join its Compute Developer Technology (Devtech) team. This role focuses on research and development techniques to optimize key Cloud and HPC CPU workloads on NVIDIA’s CPU. This includes performing in-depth analysis and optimization to ensure the best possible performance on the current and future generations of NVIDIA CPU. What you will be doing: Engage directly with the developer community and experts in their field to understand and address the problems they are solving today and tomorrow. Guide key framework and application developers, contribute directly to their software stack, libraries or develop reference code. Join efforts with diverse groups at NVIDIA such as architecture, research, libraries, tools, system software, and product management teams to constantly improve our products. Influence the design of NVIDIA next-generation architectures and software stack by investigating the impact on application performance and developer efficiency. What we need to see: A BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or equivalent experience, and 8&#43; years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of C/C&#43;&#43; and/or Fortran with solid understanding in software design, programming techniques, and algorith

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: We need a highly innovative Technical Lead! How confident are you that you can build sophisticated analytic systems? If you believe you could contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas in a matrixed environment, please keep reading as we are seeking an individual contributor who has experience with Java and Python and can lead and nurture an inspiring environment in our Virginia office. Our Impact: The Investments and Capital Markets (I&CM) division is looking for a capable technology lead for its trading and analytics development team. This could be you! To thrive in this division, you must have a comprehensive understanding of system implementation and design, experience working in capital markets, and be enthusiastic about leading development of new paradigms in software system architecture. Your Impact: As a Trading Analytics Development Tech Lead, you will develop and maintain software using Java and Python tech stack that adheres to software engineering best practices. You will influence technical decisions, mentor developers, resolve engineer

By submitting your resume, you’re expressing interest in our 2027 RDSS (Research and Development Substitute Services) program. Please confirm your eligibility with the local district office before applying the role. NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company, and grow our teams with the smartest people in the world. What you’ll be doing: You will work with ground breaking technologies for the Tegra SoC and various NVIDIA embedded platforms Implement power and thermal management software features in Linux Kernel and user space Collaborate with power architects, hardware and software engineers on usecase power estimation, power and performance optimization What we need to see: MS in CS, CE, EE, Systems Engineering or related software/hardware engineering major Software development experience with a significant focus on Linux Excellent C programming/debugging skills within Linux kernel and user space sof