Principal Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Principal Software Engineer leading firmware and software architecture design at NVIDIA. Engaging with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in AI and edge computing.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $248,000 - $391,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

system architecturefirmware designsoftware designdebuggingproduction securityscalable designreusable designedge systemscomplex system softwareleft shift strategy

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcommunication

Tools & Technologies

NVIDIA platformsGPUsDPUsFPGAs

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer EngineeringMS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

pre-silicon designdebuggabilityoptimizationdiagnostic toolsdeployment tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement platform workflows, including firmware and software extensibility for product designs, debug and production security.
Collaborate with SW/FW architects, HW Designers, ISV and IHV partners to define platform requirements to create scalable and reusable designs for NVIDIA platforms.
Champion reliability, debuggability and optimization in firmware, diagnostic and deployment tool design.
Engage in pre-silicon platform design all the way through product production.
Mentor architects and engineering teams to grow them into future leaders.
Make key technical decisions even when faced with ambiguity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 edge systems, particularly at the SW/HW interface.
Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs
Proven experience in implementing left shift strategy to de-risk program execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for equity and benefits