Senior Software and System Architect

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4 Locations
In-Office or Remote
152K-357K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Leads architecture for cloud networking, security, DPU, and NIC solutions. Designs end-to-end systems spanning applications and hardware, researches technologies, develops proof-of-concept prototypes, writes architecture specifications, and collaborates with global software, hardware, product, engineering, and customer teams. Requires strong C, Python, Linux, networking, cloud, system architecture, and software development experience, with DPDK, OVS, OVN, container, Kubernetes, and data center expertise preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Senior Software and System Architect to join our Networking Software Architecture group. Nvidia's Architecture group consists of world-class architects responsible for crafting the next generation state-of-the-art architecture for our DPUs & NICs technologies.

The position includes researching new technologies with a focus on defining the architecture of groundbreaking technologies in various domains: networking, security, virtualization and orchestration. You work will play a vital role in advancing our datacenter networking and security solutions. You will be working with global teams iand have a unique opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company shaping the future of data-centers technologies. Does this sound like a role you are looking for? Then we'd love to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

  • Leading architecture for cloud-networking and security solutions

  • Designing state-of-the-art system architecture for DPUs & NICs technologies

  • Building end-to-end solutions from application level to hardware level

  • Providing fast and creative solutions to complex problems

  • Writing effective, clear and reliable architecture specifications

  • Evaluating new technologies, innovating and rapidly developing proof of concept prototypes that can then be developed into full-fledged products/solutions

  • Working closely with different Nvidia teams around the world including software and hardware architects, R&D, product teams, solution architects, application and field engineers

  • Working with high profile customers on advanced and groundbreaking technologies and solutions

What we need to see:

  • B.Sc/M.Sc/Phd degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Architect or Systems Architect; Within that, strong experience as a Software Developer.

  • Deep knowledge of and experience with C and Python

  • Hands-on Linux development experience

  • Cloud-networking experience

  • Wide knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and common network topologies

  • Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work concurrently with multiple groups locally and abroad in the organization

  • Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills

Ways to stand out of a crowd:

  • Development experience with networking/security devices – NICs/DPUs/Switches/Routers /Firewalls

  • Good understanding of OSs and drivers

  • Background with data center technologies, network topologies and cloud

  • Experience with DPDK, OVS, OVN

  • Experience with Docker, Containers, Kubernetes components & subsystems

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, 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 and. due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, 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 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Architect or Systems Architect
  • Strong experience as a software developer
  • Deep knowledge and experience with C and Python
  • Hands-on Linux development experience
  • Cloud networking experience
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and common network topologies
  • Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work concurrently with multiple local and international groups
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Experience developing networking or security devices such as NICs, DPUs, switches, routers, or firewalls
  • Understanding of operating systems and drivers
  • Background with data center technologies, network topologies, and cloud
  • Experience with DPDK, OVS, and OVN
  • Experience with Docker, containers, Kubernetes components, and subsystems

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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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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