NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where our GPUs act 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.
As a Linux Systems Operations and Administrator, you will be at the forefront of our Networking SW group, ensuring flawless system performance and reliability. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with world-class technology and collaborate with ambitious engineers across global sites. If you are driven by determination and have a proven track record in IT, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you'll be doing
- Provision, configure, and maintain brand new data-center computing systems for Linux networking feature development and testing, including servers, network switches, virtualization platforms, and remote-management interfaces.
- Diagnose and resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, power-on and boot processes, operating systems, software compatibility, network communications, and containers.
- Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance; coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and issue resolution to minimize downtime.
- Partner with engineering, IT, facilities, and network teams; maintain runbooks, asset records, rack layouts, cabling documentation, and operational processes.
What we need to see
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the technology industry, with practical familiarity with data-center networking standards and protocols.
- Solid Linux host administration capabilities, practical experience, and familiarity with server hardware, storage, network virtualization, and remote-management tools.
- Ability to automate and troubleshoot Linux administrative and operational tasks using Python and Bash scripting, along with generative AI tools.
- Solid understanding of data-center infrastructure, including racks, structured cabling, network switches, and coordinating hardware from acquisition through deployment.
- Strong data-center networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and network troubleshooting tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd
- Experience managing Linux KVM/QEMU virtualization, multi-user host lab environments, NFS storage systems, Ansible (or similar) automation, and OS or cluster provisioning systems.
- Experience supporting fast-growing engineering labs or large-scale data-center environments.
- Experience in setting up server labs, planning capacity, and preparing sites for operation.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, ticketing, inventory-management, and network-management tools.
- Ability to establish clear, scalable operational processes from evolving requirements.
Join us at NVIDIA and be part of a team that's defining the next era of computing!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 112,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 3, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 20, 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.