NVIDIA

NVIDIA

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Senior Systems Architect - Datacenter

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$184K – $356.5K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
8+ years of overall experience
Education
BS (Masters preferred) in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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Role Summary

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NVIDIA is seeking a Datacenter Systems Architect for its System Engineering Team to develop blueprints and reference designs for GPU-based AI supercomputing datacenters. The role focuses on high-performance datacenter design across power, cooling, layout, scalability, reliability, cost, and time-to-market while collaborating with engineering, technical program management, customers, and technical specialists.

What You'll Do

  • Help create and deploy NVIDIA’s reference AI supercomputer datacenter designs.
  • Define engineering requirements and specifications in collaboration with system leads, customer requirements and engagements, marketing,...
  • Provide engineering responses, feasibility analyses, and design options while balancing performance, quality, scalability, reuse,...
  • Document designs and plans for collaboration with other design teams and future deployments.
  • Provide status updates, communicate issues internally, and make recommendations on engineering trade-offs.

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Qualifications

BS in Applied Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience; 8+ years of overall experience; technical knowledge of datacenter design and power and cooling technologies; understanding of datacenter industry partners, OEMs, ODMs, vendors, and competitors; strong verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented approach to multidisciplinary challenges.

Required

  • BS in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of overall experience
  • Technical knowledge of datacenter design
  • Familiarity with power and cooling technologies
  • In-depth understanding of datacenter industry partners, OEM and ODM vendors, and competitors
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

  • Masters in Applied Science or Engineering

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

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 is looking for a highly motivated Datacenter Systems Architect to join our multifaceted and innovative System Engineering Team to craft the blueprints for the next generation of NVIDIA GPU based AI Super Computing Datacenters. The architect plays a key role in defining and driving tradeoffs in high-performance datacenter design focused on all aspects including power, cooling and layout. The system architect drives collaboration working system engineering and leadership to build designs for production clusters and as blueprints for others. In addition, the architect interacts closely with outstanding technical program managers, engineers, and the best leading technical specialists in their domain while becoming an integral member of a global collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Help create and deploy NVIDIA’s reference AI Super Computer datacenter designs

  • Define key engineering requirements and specifications to drive collaboration with system leads, customer requirements and engagements, marketing and application engineers

  • Provide requirements, engineering responses, feasibility analysis, present options and ensure the datacenter designs meet the optimal balance of performance, quality, scalability, re-use, reliability, cost and time-to-market

  • Document designs and plans to encourage collaboration with other design teams and as a reference for future deployments

  • Provide status updates and communicate issues internally providing recommendations as a key part of the team to help with tough trade-offs

What we need to see:

  • BS (Masters preferred) in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

  • 8+ years of overall experience

  • Technical knowledge of datacenter design and familiarity power and cooling technologies

  • In depth understanding of the relevant datacenter industry partners, OEM and ODM, vendors and competitors

  • Strong communication, verbal, and written skills while working closely with key architects and data center deployment teams to align on product requirements

  • Team oriented with a "can do" attitude, highly enthusiastic in solving multi-disciplinary challenges

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 20, 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.

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About the company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.