[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 Data Center System Architect US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 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-Data-Center-System-Architect_JR2010394) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Data Center System Architect ## Job description NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over multiple decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new challenges that are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. NVIDIA is looking for a Datacenter System Architect to help define & design products for AI, high performance computing, and other datacenter markets. ### What you will be doing - Drive architecture for datacenter systems considering everything from the chip out to the full datacenter - Work with counterparts from silicon, software, networking, operations, and other teams to build a roadmap that guides development of future NVIDIA products - Analyze performance, power, and cost of different solutions to inform architectural decisions - Collaborate with NVIDIA’s key customers and system development partners to align on consistent strategies - Collaborate with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure industry roadmaps are aligned to our needs - Work across engineering and operations teams to define and execute systems from concept through large production deployments - Monitor competitive solutions to keep track of industry developments and trends What we need to see: 8+ years of experience working in complex datacenter systems Deep understanding of hardware architecture and design of servers including mechanical, power, and thermal and the interaction between server architecture and at-scale datacenter deployment Hands on experience with hard problems that span software and hardware - Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams - Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields or equivalent experience. MS preferred Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience with large projects involving co-development of custom processors or accelerators, systems and software Familiarity with GPU compute and NVIDIA networking Understanding of manufacturing operations processes Experience with datacenter and cloud server deployments operations Show that you have a love of technology and are passionate about your work NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you! Come join our Datacenter System Architecture team and help build the infrastructure for the next industrial revolution. 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 January 13, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Data-Center-System-Architect_JR2010394) ## 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 ### [Silicon Photonics Technology Architect / Senior System Architect for Data Center Applications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/2cd7272d504fa7bc6eaa/) GlobalFoundries · Malta, New York, United States of America, Santa Clara, California ### [Data Center System Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/texas-instruments/jobs/926736c4deac16faf2d6/) Texas Instruments · Dallas, TX, United States ### [Senior Systems Architect (Data Center)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/a8262fce15089fb74ec1/) Eaton · Tukwila, Washington, USA, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Beachwood, Ohio, Pleasanton, California ### [Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/a7a345d66401a27b7c7b/) NTT · Irving, TX, US, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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