--- title: Principal Software Engineer CSP Engagements at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Principal Software Engineer CSP Engagements role in Santa Clara, CA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-software-engineer-csp-engagements-at-nvidia-01a0b2bb-58cb-742e-a6ee-4a32397d91ea date: 2026-10-09T00:16:02Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Principal Software Engineer CSP Engagements in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $272K–$431.2K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rqc6x9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $272K/yr - $431.2K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Description 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. - Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures. - Proficient in system software design, OS fundamentals, Linux kernel device drivers, and low-level hardware/software interfaces. - Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design. - BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience with over 15 years in system software architecture and development. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Knowledge of cloud and cluster level deployment and management systems - Expertise in Out of Band and In-band management architectures. Experience with GPU computing (CUDA), deep learning workloads - Knowledge of Memory fabric and CXL architectures NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, hardworking and self-motivated, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. ## Skills - Cloud Computing - Debugging - GPU Computing - Computer Architecture - Deep Learning - Performance Analysis - Software Design - Software Deployment - Microprocessor - Acting - Linux Kernel - Systems Architecture - Leadership - NVIDIA CUDA - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - New Product Introduction (Npi) - Product Roadmaps - ARM Architecture - Test Case Design - Device Drivers - Software Architecture ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)