Solutions Architect, Ethernet NIC and DPU

Details

We are seeking driven, high-energy, networking-savvy candidates to join the Solutions Architecture team. You will help major cloud platforms develop, validate, and deploy world-leading networking solutions using NVIDIA NICs and DPUs. You will bridge customer needs with advanced product execution, collaborating across engineering, sales, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Introduce, qualify, and integrate NVIDIA NIC and DPU products with cloud service providers, addressing sophisticated and obvious customer issues.
• Build customer trust and deeply understand their networking requirements.
• Run technical meetings such as project evaluations, feature discussions, debugging sessions, and workshops.
• Optimize host networking and performance by analyzing bottlenecks (CPU, PCIe, memory, NUMA) and develop PoC solutions for critical business needs.
• Lead presales and architecture activities with customers and implement innovative networking solutions, including Spectrum switch, ConnectX network adapter, and Bluefield DPU.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other engineering fields, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years in Solution Engineering or similar roles.
• Proven background in data center and cloud provider network architecture.
• Hands-on experience with NIC hardware and software stacks, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals (NICs, switching, protocols) in modern data centers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer system architecture, Linux, PCIe devices, and networking management protocols.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively as a trusted advisor.

Ways to stand out

• Practical experience with NICs, DPUs, and Ethernet switches.
• Knowledge of system and board-level development trade-offs for high-performance NIC integration (thermal, power, signal integrity, BMC, BIOS integration).
• Experience working with Cloud Service Providers and in-depth knowledge of RDMA, collectives, and AI benchmarking.
• Background with NVIDIA hardware/software is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
• Eligible for equity and benefits (see company benefits information).

Other details

• Location: Redmond, WA, United States.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Applications accepted at least until December 19, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.