[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Systems Architect - Datacenter US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Systems-Architect---Datacenter_JR2019127) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Systems Architect - Datacenter ## Job description 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 24, 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. #deeplearning ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Systems-Architect---Datacenter_JR2019127) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Applied Machine Learning Engineer - AI for VLSI Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/40ebaa71de26485ec746/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Applied Machine Learning Engineer, AI for VLSI Design - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/44a9b230fd6f9126814d/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Business Intelligence Analyst - Marketing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/4145bd733159d5c83e1a/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Data Analytics CPU Workload Performance Product Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/298afc9af2bf692393bd/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Data Center Power Test Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/c7c8f0519aab9958d722/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Systems Architect (Systems Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/259739d93077f5d21e01/) Northrop Grumman · United States-California-El Segundo ### [Principal Radar Systems Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3110ad621e0460909baf/) Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ ### [Systems Architect Sr - E3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/76e46ce627615202560a/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Senior Systems Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/eb11007af2d681e4256f/) General Dynamics · Bloomington, MN, US ### [Systems Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/f5a75d79f6d5cb2c3580/) Comfort Systems USA · Columbia, SC [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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