Senior Systems Software Engineer – Cloud Networking

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

GPU

Required Skills & Competences
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1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Security @ 4 Software Development @ 7 Python @ 4 Algorithms @ 4 Networking @ 4 Performance Monitoring @ 4 WebRTC @ 4 AI @ 4

Details

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is a cloud gaming service that streams games to devices with NVIDIA GPUs in the cloud. The service keeps games up-to-date and enables users worldwide to stream the latest games in high definition with low latency.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Software engineer to join a team of engineers who bring low-latency media streaming to a wide range of consumer devices. The role focuses on developing highly optimized QoS and routing algorithms for cloud-based streaming to achieve ultra-low latencies and smooth streaming.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with data center network/security architects and vendor partners to build the next generation of streaming technology for cloud-based ultra-low-latency applications.
Research, develop, and innovate network routing and QoS algorithms for secure ultra-low streaming and improved user experience.
Collaborate with partners to build networking gear optimized for low-latency streaming.
Use data analytics to measure user experience and develop features to grow the satisfied user base.
Define, implement, and improve industry-leading KPIs for networking, streaming quality, latency, and stutter.
Generate networking models that simulate various real-life end-user networks.

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
8+ years of experience in networking and software development.
Fluent in L2 and L3 networking stacks as well as IP routing, multicast, QoS, and transport layer protocols.
Hands-on experience with networking protocols and concepts, including BGP, RTP, QUIC, SCTP, TLS, STUN, TURN, and ICE.
Familiarity with congestion control, buffer bloat, active queue management methods, and concurrent traffic handling.
Hands-on experience with programming in C++ and Python, socket programming, multi-threaded systems, and real-time media applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and hardworking.

Ways to Stand Out / Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IPv4/IPv6 routing optimizations, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
Experience working with global ISPs, internet peering, and network performance monitoring.
Good understanding of multimedia streaming technologies such as WebRTC and WebTransport.
Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), or network security protocols.
Familiarity with wireless communications standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac, LTE, 5G) and experience modeling multi-protocol networks using NS3, GNS3, EVE-NG, and/or Mininet.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
Eligible for equity and company benefits. See NVIDIA benefits: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/

Additional Information

Applications accepted at least until February 28, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.