Senior Solutions Architect, ODM Support
NVIDIA Corporation · Santa Clara, CA
$152,000–$287,500from the description
Jul 13, 2026
Santa Clara, CA
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior technical role focused on rack-scale AI system architecture delivered through ODM and manufacturing partner ecosystems. Day-to-day work involves defining integration requirements, producing architecture guidance and reference materials, and coordinating validation and launch readiness across internal engineering, program, and account teams as well as external partners. Best suited to someone with a strong background in x86/ARM platforms, GPU infrastructure, and datacenter deployment workflows who is comfortable bridging deep technical detail and cross-functional alignment.
Senior level · 5+ years · Santa Clara, CA · Full-time
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $188,486 (middle half $139,113–$224,920). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
This is a Solutions Architect role focused on rack-scale AI system integration with ODM/manufacturing partners — it sits between systems analysis (15-1211) and a broader technical advisory/pre-sales architect function best captured by 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other). 15-1211 is listed as the runner-up.
The JD states two salary bands: $152,000–$241,500 (Level 3) and $184,000–$287,500 (Level 4). The min and max reported here span the full combined range across both levels.
A BS or MS is listed as a requirement but explicitly allows 'equivalent experience,' so no formal degree is hard-gated.
x86 and ARM architectures are listed as a single combined requirement ('Intel x86 and ARM architectures'); they are captured as one skill with ARM as an alternative since the JD treats them as a paired, interchangeable pair within the same requirement clause.
C/C++ programming, ODM/manufacturing partner experience, rack-scale AI infrastructure experience, and the ability to define acceptance criteria/integration playbooks appear under the 'Ways to stand out from the crowd' section — treated as preferred, not required.
Travel to conferences, customer sites, and partner integration sites is noted as a possibility; the role does not appear to be fully remote.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): x86 architecture, rack-scale AI infrastructure.
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