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Senior Debug System Engineer, Datacenter

NVIDIA

Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)

Base salary $168,000  to $258,750

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA

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  • LocationSanta Clara, CA
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About this job

Join NVIDIA's datacenter product engineering team in our Operations organization and be at the forefront of technological advancement! As a Senior System Debug Engineer, you will drive failure analysis and debug efforts during our New Product Introduction (NPI) phase. You'll collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the industry to ensure the flawless transfer of GPU Server products from development engineering to mass production. Your expertise in servers, systems, and board development will be necessary in understanding the intricate workings of our GPU datacenter products and ensuring their quality. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to work on innovative technology that will influence the future of datacenters.

What you will be doing:

As part of the product engineering group, you will handle debugging Datacenter DGX, MGX, and HGX products, focusing on identifying the root causes of factory build problems. You will:

  • Perform failure analysis (FA) on GPU baseboards and servers at rack, system, and/or component level (including from L6 to L11/rack level).
  • Analyze logs and failures that may span Hardware (HW), Software (SW), and Firmware (FW) and propose debug and mitigation strategies.
  • Build experiments and collect/analyze data for Failure Analysis root cause.
  • Engage in Build for Test, Manufacturing (DFx) enabling efforts and deliver products according to schedule.
  • Provide root cause and corrective action plans in a timely manner and write clear and complete reports detailing steps taken and findings.
  • Develop debug guides for partner teams.
  • Communicate effectively with industry vendors, suppliers, internal and external engineers, factory personnel, and sales/marketing teams in the US and overseas.

What we need to see:

  • 8+ years of working experience in a related field.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Excellent failure analysis or debug experience on motherboards, graphic cards, servers, PCs, or datacenter products.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in enabling DFx requirements.
  • Proven understanding and strong skills in one or more areas: Hardware, Software, Component, Process, Test, Validation.
  • Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills.
  • Familiarity with sophisticated characterization equipment, including oscilloscopes and analyzers.
  • Problem solving mentality.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Strong ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with partners.
  • Ability to travel to support factory efforts as required.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 168,000 USD – 258,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.

Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($168,000) is above 44% of the 4,289 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 25 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,000; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $203,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Debug System Engineer, Datacenter (this listing)$168,000 - $258,750
L11 System Product Development Engineer$168,000 - $258,750
Senior Software Engineer, Network Visibility Platform - DGX Cloud$168K - $322K
Hardware Validation Procedures and Documentation Lead$168,000 - $258,750
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering$168K - $322K
PhD Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI - New College Grad 2026$168,000 - $264,500
AI Engineering Manager - Finance$168K - $322K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All NVIDIA roles · How to read the bar

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