Principal Architect, System Software - Orbital Data Center
Core
Architect end-to-end system software for NVIDIA's Space-1 Orbital Data Center, ensuring reliable AI inference in low-Earth orbit.
Role type
Principal Architect, System Software (Orbital Data Center)
Builds
Production-ready inference platform for orbital AI missions
Domain
Aerospace / High-Performance Computing / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, C/C++, Python, server platform software, data center manageability, firmware integration, hardware management interfaces, project management
Preferred skills
Space/aerospace software experience, autonomous data center operations, NSA PHIPs security, post-quantum networking, hardware schematic review
Technologies
CUDA, DCGM, Redfish, MCTP, PLDM, BMC, BIOS, x86, ARM (Grace/Vera), Git, Perforce, Jira
Responsibilities
Own system architecture for inference stack and applications; Co-architect interfaces across silicon, board, firmware, OS, and AI layers; Define manageability for unreachable autonomous data centers; Architect rad-tolerant behaviors (ECC, memory scrubbing, latch-up mitigation); Drive management protocols (Redfish, MCTP, PLDM); Partner with customers to translate mission requirements into platform architecture; Drive reliability and optimization through eclipse periods and thermal cycles.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & hands-on IC