Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer

Details

NVIDIA data centers host high-performance computing and machine learning applications. The Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer will accelerate next-generation connectivity solutions by aligning the strategic design, deployment, and optimization of high-capacity terrestrial long-haul and subsea pathways that interconnect AI Factories. This role bridges physical fiber infrastructure and global-scale AI deployments.

Responsibilities

• Work with industry partners on diverse long-haul terrestrial routes to ensure network resilience and high-capacity data flow between regional AI hubs.
• Participate in subsea and terrestrial consortiums to increase capacity and efficiency while optimizing transit cost per bit.
• Work with government relations teams to influence market rules and support reliable, scalable fiber options for AI Factories.
• Conduct market and connectivity-systems analysis, including economic modeling, risk assessment, and portfolio valuation, to inform investment decisions.
• Advance the transition from best-effort transport to ultra-reliable, low-latency communication (URLLC) protocols.
• Navigate international regulatory frameworks and ITU-T standards to identify constraints involving cross-border data transfers.
• Strategically manage three- to five-year timelines for carrier-neutral interconnection in collaboration with government stakeholders.
• Coordinate AI interconnection requirements with national data residency laws and security and encryption requirements.
• Lead commercial, regulatory, engineering, and analytical disciplines to implement a coordinated global fiber strategy.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of experience in a business leadership role within a hyperscale cloud provider or Tier-1 global carrier.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading large infrastructure projects, such as transoceanic subsea systems or national-scale terrestrial fiber builds.
• Experience designing interconnections for high-density GPU clusters, including the distinct backhaul requirements of AI training and inference.
• Deep understanding of right-of-way (ROW), subsea landing stations, and power-to-fiber ratios.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement sophisticated commercial initiatives.
• Experience engaging with utility commissions, federal regulators, and grid operators.
• Experience with both new and established global fiber ecosystems.
• Skills in financial modeling, contracts, and risk evaluation for energy-related transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in fiber-system economics, utility ratemaking, and energy markets.
• Experience negotiating agreements, evaluating collaborative right-of-way options, and supporting large-scale infrastructure planning.
• Comfort operating at the intersection of engineering, markets, and policy.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: USD 320,000–488,750 per year.
• Eligible for equity and benefits.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment.