Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux

Nvidia Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 356,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity available

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Nvidia Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Leader for their Cumulus Linux Team in Santa Clara, California. This role involves leading a team to develop the Network Operating System software that powers data centers tailored for AI and high-performance computing.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of Linux systems leadership and experience in data center networking. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage people and projects effectively are essential. The position offers a competitive salary along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven leadership in Linux systems, data center networking technologies.
• 2 or more years of people management experience in an enterprise environment.
• Experience driving projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team involved in Cumulus Linux OS telemetry and infrastructure feature development.
• Partner with teams to improve systems security, performance, and reliability.
• Guide engineers in their career development and project assignments.

Skills

Linux systems leadership

Data center networking

C and Python coding

Cloud native concepts

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Data modeling concepts

OpenConfig

Streaming telemetry protocols (gNMI)

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a top‑tier Software Engineering Leader to join the NVIDIA‑Cumulus Linux Team! Are you looking for an exciting role that allows you to lead Cumulus Linux development, take full ownership of tasks from A‑Z, and deliver independently with minimum supervision?

We present you with an opportunity where you will be part of the team that develops the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software‑defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high‑performance computing. In this role on Cumulus Linux a Debian‑based distribution, you’ll be responsible for leading a software development team responsible for defining and implementing Cumulus Linux core infrastructure services, Reliability, Availability and Serviceability features, as well as overall responsibility for telemetry features. You will work with multi‑functional engineering and product teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a team involved with development and delivery of Cumulus Linux operating system telemetry and infrastructure features
• Partner with other engineering teams to scope and develop solutions to improve systems security, performance, and reliability features
• Develop and debug C and Python code for system monitoring, reliability and serviceability features as needed
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams for E2E integration of systems infrastructure features into Linux and Cumulus Linux distribution
• Work with project management team for effort estimation and planning of the different features
• Work closely with recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing and interviewing candidates, participating in conferences/events, and onboarding new employees
• Help engineers develop their careers, assigning them to projects tailored to their current skill levels as well as their long‑term development, taking into account evolving strengths and capabilities
• Work with upstream communities as needed, supervise technology trends like emerging standards for any technology opportunities
• Guide through the problem‑solving process, minimize how often problems take place and proactively take steps to prevent problems from happening

What we need to see

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of proven leadership in Linux systems, data center networking technologies
• 2 or more years of people management experience in an enterprise environment
• Familiar with cloud native concepts
• Strong background with Linux OS feature development
• Good knowledge of data modeling concepts, OpenConfig, and streaming telemetry protocols like gNMI
• Experience driving projects from concept to production
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable articulating value propositions to customers and influencing internal teams
• Experience with embedded software on network switches
• Experience with bring‑up and troubleshooting of Ethernet interfaces and modules
• Familiarity with datacenter protocols
• Able to work independently with minimal direction

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Strong background in Linux systems and Linux kernel networking
• Strong hands‑on lab work experience involving system bring‑up and debug
• Loves to work in a collaborative environment

Salary ranges: A base salary of $224,000 – $356,500 for Level 3 and $272,000 – $431,250 for Level 4.

Equity and benefits also available.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.