Senior Software and System Architect

at Nvidia

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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Details

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Senior Software and System Architect to join its Networking Software Architecture group. The group is responsible for defining next-generation architectures for DPU and NIC technologies. This role focuses on networking, security, virtualization, and orchestration, with the opportunity to advance data center networking and security solutions while collaborating with global software, hardware, research and development, product, solution architecture, application engineering, and field engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture for cloud networking and security solutions.
Design system architectures for DPU and NIC technologies.
Build end-to-end solutions spanning application-level through hardware-level components.
Develop fast and creative solutions to complex problems.
Write clear, effective, and reliable architecture specifications.
Evaluate new technologies and develop proof-of-concept prototypes for potential full-scale products and solutions.
Collaborate with global NVIDIA teams, including software and hardware architects, R&D, product teams, solution architects, application engineers, and field engineers.
Work with high-profile customers on advanced technologies and solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience as a software architect or systems architect, including strong software development experience.
Deep knowledge of and experience with C and Python.
Hands-on Linux development experience.
Experience with cloud networking.
Broad knowledge 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 internationally.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Development experience with networking and security devices, including NICs, DPUs, switches, routers, or firewalls.
Understanding of operating systems and drivers.
Background in data center technologies, network topologies, and cloud technologies.
Experience with DPDK, OVS, or OVN.
Experience with Docker, containers, Kubernetes components, and subsystems.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary ranges are USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4 and USD 224,000–356,500 for Level 5. The role is also eligible for equity and benefits. Base salary is determined by location, experience, and other objective job-related factors.

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 and is an equal opportunity employer.