# Technical Leader - Diagnostics Engineering

**Company**: NVIDIA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

At NVIDIA, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing.

We're seeking a visionary technical leader to engineer and propel innovation in diagnostics for NVIDIA's partner ecosystem.

**Responsibilities:**

- Develop diagnostic systems for NVIDIA data center platforms, involving hardware and software tools to develop stress workloads for CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and interconnects.

- Lead platform bring-up and integration, ensuring diagnostics are embedded early and effectively across the server lifecycle.

- Drive hardware validation strategy in collaboration with architecture and hardware teams, crafting robust validation plans for new server generations.

- Analyze root causes of complex failures, acting as a Level 2 engineering contact for critical issues and offering scalable solutions across the stack.

- Develop diagnostics software to ensure quality and performance at scale across ODM and partner production lines.

- Mentor and grow engineering teams, providing technical leadership and encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence.

- Influence the long-term strategy by developing diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for upcoming NVIDIA and partner products.

**Requirements:**

- Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems, especially at the SW/HW interface.

- Deep systems knowledge: x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware (UEFI/BIOS), BMC, and platform security.

- Ability to weigh tradeoffs in system development and drive optimum solutions with customers and multi-disciplinary teams.

- Expertise in programming languages like C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.

- Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, Infiniband, NVLink, and Ethernet.

- Strong communication skills to engage with technical and executive teams.

- BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

- 12+ years of engineering experience in diagnostics, embedded systems, or cloud platforms.

**Benefits:**

- Base salary range: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6

- Equity and benefits

## Skills

### Required
- C
- C++
- Python
- x86/ARM architectures
- Linux/Windows OS
- firmware (UEFI/BIOS)
- BMC
- platform security
- PCIe
- Infiniband
- NVLink
- Ethernet

### Nice to have
- Experience driving diagnostics across rack-level or cluster-level deployments
- Background in cloud-scale infrastructure and partner engagement
- Demonstrated success in influencing product direction and vendor roadmaps
- Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams

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