CareerPlan

Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$272k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead system software architecture and development for next-generation Data Center products, serving as the primary technical contact for Cloud Service Providers and Hyperscalers.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (System Software & Architecture)

Builds

Next-generation Data Center server platforms and system software

Domain

Data Center, High-Performance Computing, Server Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

System software architecture, Linux kernel device drivers, ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures, complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, SW/HW interface design

Preferred skills

Cloud and cluster level deployment, Out of Band/In-band management, GPU computing (CUDA), Memory fabric and CXL architectures

Responsibilities

Drive system software architecture alignment for NPI projects, collaborate with major customers to align roadmaps, resolve complex customer issues, make key technical decisions in ambiguous situations, define system software architecture for complex server platforms

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership