Senior Networking Software Architect

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Santa Clara, CA
In-Office
184K-357K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Define and innovate DPU/SmartNIC architecture; collaborate with hardware architects; conduct research on network protocols and technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA is looking for a brilliant Software & Systems Architect to join the NIC Software/Firmware Architecture group. Be part of a team crafting the upcoming data-center DPU generation with hardware and software architects, R&D teams, and external customers. We have assembled a team of outstanding people, whose mission is to both push the frontiers of what is possible today and to define the next-generation platforms of tomorrow.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Define next-generation DPU/SmartNIC architecture and features for computing clusters and data-centers.

  • Define the SW stack from application level to HW interface, ensuring flawless integration.

  • Collaborate closely with HW architects to define new HW features and SW-HW interfaces for diverse use cases.

  • Conduct research in network protocols, new network technologies, networking drivers, accelerations, and offloading of various network-related tasks.

  • Explore a wide range of topics, including Generative AI (inference and training), storage, cyber security, HPC, and emulation offloads.

What We Need to See:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of shown experience in the field.

  • Proven track record to quickly adapt to new technologies and delve deep into new areas.

  • Outstanding ability to work independently, interact with customers, and guide R&D teams.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to drive innovative solutions for complex requirements and issues.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 7, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

Top Skills

Generative Ai
Hardware-Software Interfaces
Network Protocols
Networking Drivers
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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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