Principal Datacenter HSIO Engineer (Santa Clara)

NVIDIA is a learning machine that constantly evolves by seeking exciting opportunities that matter to the world, and that only we can solve. We attract the world’s best people, so we can achieve our highest aim: building a company that lets us do our life’s work, at the highest level of our craft. Join our new team building the next generation of datacenter infrastructure that powers the future of AI. We are seeking highly motivated technical experts to join our new organization leading datacenter product design.What you'll be doing:Drive end-to-end system architecture from silicon to rack levelLead cross-domain optimization efforts involving power delivery, thermal design, signal integrity, and mechanical constraintsDevelop innovative features at all levels (silicon/system) to help improve GPU performanceCollaborate with vendors and suppliers for interconnect (electrical/optical), power delivery, and memory solutionsProvide expertise and support to validation teams with planning and executionWork with customers on an as-needed basis to help deliver productsWhat we need to see:15+ years of experience in a rigorous technical hardware role interfacing with systems (HW system architecture, PCB design, mixed signal design, hardware validation, system verification, signal integrity, etc)Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering or related fieldDeeply inquisitive and able to use core technical competencies to provide direction on system architectureAbility to see big picture tradeoffs for product successMotivation and ability to manage concurrent projects and priorities with tight deadlines in a multifaceted environmentExcellent communication skills required to work well with multi-functional teams (software, firmware, marketing, mixed signal, etc.)Previous experience with L10/L11Deep understanding of system level (L11) power architecture tradeoffsKnowledge and experience with modern optical communications (pluggables, CPO)Strong signal/power integrity background with hands on lab experience (Oscilloscope, TDR, VNA)Ways to Stand Out from the crowd:Experience with applied ML frameworks, successful applications of AI/ML to hardware problemsUnderstanding of electrical vs mechanical tradeoffsProficiency with CAD simulation toolsAbility to think outside the box!Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 15, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.SummaryLocation: US, CA, Santa ClaraType: Full time