Senior Solution Architect, Networking

Details

We are looking for a networking-savvy Solution Architect to join the NVIDIA Solution Architects team. The team supports NVIDIA’s networking offerings for data center workloads. Together you will drive end-to-end technology solutions integration with some of NVIDIA's most strategic technology customers (Microsoft). You will also offer recommendations to business and engineering teams on our product strategy. This dynamic role requires excellent technical and interpersonal skills to analyze, define, implement, and fix large-scale networking projects with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement innovative networking solutions including Spectrum switch, ConnectX network adapter, and Bluefield DPU.
• Collaborate with CSP (Microsoft) on data center networking infrastructure projects.
• Guide the customer journey to server/network/cluster deployments and lead discussions about data center network topologies, compute/storage, etc.
• Discover new business and project possibilities for NVIDIA products and technology solutions in data center and artificial intelligence applications.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Sales teams.
• Provide support for presales activities, proof-of-concepts (POC), hands-on engagements, and marketing activities.
• Prepare and deliver technical training presentations and workshops, and respond to RFI/RFP proposals.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other engineering fields or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of Solution Engineering (or similar Sales Engineering) experience.
• Established history in data center / cloud provider network infrastructure.
• Comprehensive understanding and practical experience with Ethernet switches/routers, congestion control techniques, and network protocols including VXLAN, BGP, etc.
• System-level understanding of server/rack architecture, BMC, PCIe devices, network adapters, Linux OS, and kernel drivers.
• Superb communication and liaison skills to work with customers, partners, and internal functions.

Ways to stand out

• Experience with SONiC and/or Cumulus switch operating systems.
• Practical experience working with NVIDIA systems/SDKs (e.g., CUDA, DOCA).
• Experience gained through direct interaction with Ethernet/RoCE products (e.g., ConnectX adapters and Spectrum switches).
• Hands-on experience in the Linux environment and Linux networking.
• Consistent track record of leading proof-of-concept and feature development activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD (determined based on location, experience, and comparable roles).
• Eligible for equity and company benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Additional information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 23, 2025.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.