Senior Networking Software Architect

Details

NVIDIA is looking for a dedicated Senior Networking Software Architect to join its team in Santa Clara. This role focuses on developing AI and data-center infrastructure by integrating NICs, GPUs, and network management into cohesive, high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and take responsibility for the complete platform architecture covering NICs and network management for computing clusters and data centers.
• Drive the strategic vision for coordinated platform solutions addressing AI training, inference, and cloud-native workloads.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with GPU, NIC, DPU, and network management groups to ensure seamless hardware-software co-design.
• Define platform-level software stacks, APIs, and management frameworks that orchestrate networking, compute, and acceleration resources.
• Conduct and lead research into emerging network technologies, GPU-networking convergence, and large-scale cluster management.
• Collaborate with hardware platform architects to define and communicate software requirements, ensuring they are reflected in future hardware platform builds and architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in systems or platform architecture, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Strong knowledge of NIC and DPU architectures, GPU computing, and managing networks at large scale.
• Demonstrated experience outlining and providing complex, multi-component platform solutions.
• Ability to drive alignment across hardware, software, and product teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and drive innovative solutions for complex requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs from architecture definition through delivery, with a history of delivering complex systems on schedule and at scale.
• Familiarity with network management and orchestration frameworks such as UFM, NVIDIA DOCA, or Kubernetes networking.
• Background in defining platform standards or reference architectures adopted across the industry.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected base salary ranges:
  • Level 4: $184,000–$287,500 per year.
  • Level 5: $224,000–$356,500 per year.
• Eligible for equity and benefits.
• Applications will be accepted at least until November 9, 2026.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment.