Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

World leader in accelerated computing, pioneering AI and digital twins technology transforming major industries.
$272,000 - $471,500
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Description For Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

NVIDIA, the pioneering force behind GPU technology and AI computing, is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to lead their data center server management initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on the critical management architecture for NVIDIA's cutting-edge data center products, including the GH200 superchip.

The position offers an opportunity to work on next-generation AI supercomputing platforms, where you'll be responsible for end-to-end manageability architecture. You'll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and customers to drive product development that meets the demanding requirements of modern data centers. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in server firmware, platform software development, and data center health management.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the reliability and optimization of firmware architecture from a data center perspective. The position requires a deep understanding of server architecture, strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and extensive experience with data center operations. You'll be working with a large team of 50+ engineers, driving complex problem-solving initiatives.

NVIDIA offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $272,000 - $471,500, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company's culture emphasizes creativity, autonomy, and innovation, making it an ideal environment for technical leaders who want to make a significant impact in the field of AI computing and data center technology.

This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technological advancement, contributing to products that are revolutionizing AI and high-performance computing. The position combines strategic thinking with technical depth, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and drive their implementation in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities For Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

  • Drive server management for large clusters and data centers deploying GPUs and Grace solution
  • Work with data center architects and cloud customers to determine implementation requirements
  • Ensure requirements are designed and implemented correctly across firmware and software modules
  • Collaborate on data center health management workflow design
  • Drive reliability and optimization in firmware architecture
  • Work with cluster bring up team to resolve issues
  • Own firmware delivery quality, reliability and telemetry performance

Requirements For Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

Python
Linux
  • 15+ years of experience in server firmware (BMC) and platform software development
  • BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CS or related field
  • Hands-on experience with data center health management workflow
  • Strong knowledge of data center management and server architecture
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience with programming and debugging server platforms
  • Experience with SCM (Git, Perforce) and project management tools like Jira
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter with creative problem-solving abilities

Benefits For Principal Firmware Engineer - Data Center Server Management

Equity
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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