Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 320,000-488,800 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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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.