NVIDIA
System Debug Lead Engineer
$168K–$322K
US, CA, Santa Clara · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in system-level debug in data center/server or similar hardware platforms.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Leads multidisciplinary root-cause analysis and resolution of system-level issues across server and data center hardware and firmware platforms.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional debugging and hands-on failure analysis; develop tests and experiments to reproduce issues.
- Collaborate on and validate fixes, drive corrective and preventive actions, and create tools or automation to speed debugging.
- Document findings and mitigation plans, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of system-level debug experience in data center/server or similar hardware platforms.
- Deep understanding of system architecture, including CPUs, memory, high-speed I/Os, power delivery, thermal management, and firmware.
- Proven debugging experience across electrical, thermal, and firmware issues; proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and firmware debug equipment/utilities.
Nice to have
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
Pay
168,000 USD - 258,750 USD base salary; 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD base salary
Tools
CPUs, memory, high-speed I/Os, BIOS/UEFI, BMC, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
AI focus
The role involves no stated AI work; NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
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