Senior Solutions Architect, Ethernet Networking

Details

As a key member of the NVIDIA Networking Solution Architecture team, you will orchestrate the conception, development, and execution of advanced data center network solutions for NVIDIA customers under the Plan, Design, & Implement (PDI) framework. You will work with strategic customers across web2.0, cloud, HPC/AI, and enterprise datacenter domains, identify areas for improvement in business technology, and provide recommendations to marketing and engineering to inform product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Ethernet and routing expertise to customers during project delivery to design, architect, and test Ethernet networking AI solutions.
• Work on cross-functional teams to provide Ethernet network expertise for server infrastructure builds, accelerated computing workloads, and GPU-enabled AI applications.
• Craft and evaluate DevOps automation scripts for network operations, design network architectures, and develop switch fabric configurations.
• Implement network configuration and validation tasks for data centers.
• Create Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and deployment documentation.
• Validate network architectures and configurations in the lab.
• Interact with customers to collect requirements and design optimal solutions.
• Use software tools to validate and monitor network performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience (required).
• 8+ years of proficiency in networking fundamentals, switching, routing, TCP/IP, and data center architecture.
• 8+ years hands-on routing experience including BGP, VXLAN and EVPN.
• 5+ years Linux administration expertise.
• 6+ years engaging with clients for network requirement analysis, designing next-gen data center network architectures, and validating functionality through simulations.
• Background in datacenter engineering, CLOS networking architecture, or cloud applications (advantageous, 4+ years).
• Understanding of system-level issues including Linux OS, kernel drivers, PCIe devices, and computer hardware architecture.
• Experience crafting DevOps automation for network operations and developing switch fabric configurations.
• Ability to create MOPs and deployment documents, perform lab validation, and use network performance/monitoring tools.
• Experience using AI tools to improve work quality and meet project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to provide internal and customer training.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

Ways to Stand Out

• Combination of strong interpersonal skills and deep technical proficiency.
• Demonstrated teamwork and accountability for results.
• Deep understanding of networking fundamentals, including the "life of a packet" through a data center.
• Familiarity with networking digital simulations and tools such as NVIDIA Air, GNS3, and EVE-NG.

Compensation & Other Details

• Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and internal pay parity):
  • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
  • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
• Eligible for equity and benefits.
• Application deadline: at least until December 19, 2025.
• Location: Santa Clara, California (United States). Travel: up to 10% domestic.

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.