NVIDIA
Technology
SeniorDirector,SystemSoftwareEngineering
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“Senior Director, System Software Engineering at NVIDIA. Skills: System software engineering, Capacity management, Platform software, Distributed systems. Define system software strategy. Drive system software strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve delivery; Improve operations
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, 16+ overall years management experience, 7+ years leadership experience, Deep technical expertise in operating systems, Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, Deep technical expertise in platform architecture, Deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, Deep technical expertise in large-scale systems software, Demonstrated experience leading delivery of complex software platforms, Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, Excellent technical communication, Excellent decision-making
Nice to Have
Experience with AI infrastructure, Experience with accelerated computing, Experience with GPU-optimized software stacks, Experience with large-scale training environments, Experience with large-scale inference environments, Experience leading platform software for cloud-native deployments, Experience leading platform software for hybrid-cloud deployments, Track record of driving architectural simplification, Track record of driving operational excellence, Experience partnering with open-source communities, Experience partnering with ecosystem partners
What You'll Do.
Define system software strategy
Drive system software strategy
Lead engineering leaders
Build execution model
Partner with security
Partner with research
Translate platform requirements
Establish measurable goals
Attract engineering leaders
Develop engineering leaders
Retain engineering leaders
Foster technical excellence
Foster accountability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Architecture reviews; Product organizations; Developer platform leaders
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Decision-making
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Release readiness, Quality assurance, Operational excellence
Full Job Description
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Director, System Software Engineering, to lead strategy and execution for capacity management in DGX Cloud, building the capacity foundation for NVIDIA's internal AI research clusters. This leader will shape the roadmap for scalable system software that automates GPU management at scale, drive execution across teams and functions, and partner closely with architecture, security, product, and developer platform leaders to deliver reliable, high-performance software that powers the next generation of accelerated computing. The ideal candidate combines deep systems expertise with strong organizational leadership, technical judgment, and builds teams that deliver sophisticated platform software at scale. **What you 'll be doing:** * Define and drive the system software strategy for capacity management and automation for DGX Cloud's GPU cloud platforms, aligning long-range technical direction with business and product priorities. * Lead engineering leaders responsible for core platform capabilities such as runtime software, host and cluster management, provisioning, observability, reliability, security, and performance optimization. * Build a strong execution model across planning, architecture reviews, release readiness, quality, and operational excellence for software delivered across on-prem and cloud environments. * Partner closely with security, DevOps, research, and product organizations to translate platform requirements into scalable software roadmaps and high-quality releases. * Establish measurable goals for engineering efficiency, service reliability, software quality, and customer impact, using data to continuously improve delivery and operations. * Attract, develop, and retain world-class engineering leaders while fostering technical excellence, accountability, inclusion, and innovation. **What we need to see:** * BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. * 16+
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