Senior Software Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA Corporation; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Reading, United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Networking with Linux kernel experience. You will join our Linux networking drivers R&D team and contribute to next-generation NICs.

You will develop high-quality Linux kernel code, collaborate with teams worldwide, and drive complex issues to closure while guiding the full engineering process from requirements to post-GA support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven software engineering experience.
• Native C programming experience and strong problem solving.
• Experience with Linux kernel development and networking drivers.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network device driver architecture.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and upstream kernel community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux kernel networking drivers for NVIDIA ConnectX and related adapters.
• Lead design, implementation, testing, and upstream contributions.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve complex networking issues and optimize performance.
• Drive engineering processes from requirements to post-GA support in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

Networking drivers

TCP/IP

RDMA

RoCE

Kernel programming

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

RDMA

RoCE

Job description

## Senior Software Engineer, NetworkingApply: UK, Remote: UK, Reading: Full time: Posted Today: JR2027526At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of technology, and our Senior Software Engineer, Networking role offers a uniquely ambitious opportunity to contribute to world-class innovations. If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, are driven to succeed, and want to be part of something exceptionally impactful, this role is for you!We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with Linux Kernel experience to join the Linux networking drivers R&D team. The work environment is versatile, informative, dynamic and challenging as our employees are currently working on innovative, next-generation network interface card at the forefront of technology.**What you'll be doing:*** Develop high-quality code for the Linux kernel and open-source environments, contributing to the upstream kernel community.* Collaborate and debug with teams across the globe to provide the best networking solutions for our customers.* Drive complex technical issues to closure that may occur across team boundaries.* Lead the complete engineering process, including refining requirements, building data structures/algorithms, implementation, peer review, developer testing, and post-GA support.* Work in a fast-paced environment of continuous development and deployment cycles.* Craft and implement Linux kernel networking drivers for NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField network adapters, as well as userspace libraries.**What we need to see:*** Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.* 8+ years of proven experience in the field.* Native C programming experience.* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.* Experience with Linux kernel-level programming.* Deep understanding of networking drivers and software/hardware interaction, including device drivers, Linux kernel internals, and userspace/kernel interactions.* Strong networking knowledge — TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and network device driver architecture.* Strong ability to self-manage and communicate effectively.**Ways to stand out from the crowd:*** Proficiency in data structures and operating systems internals.* Previous experience with the upstream Linux kernel community and open-source contribution.* Hands-on expertise with RDMA and RoCE.* Having a Master's or similar experience in Computer Science is advantageous.If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Join us in groundbreaking the next era of computing and make a lasting impact on the world!