Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux

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

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Engineering Leader for the Cumulus Linux Team in Santa Clara, CA. The role includes leading a team, developing Cumulus Linux core infrastructure, and driving project integrations. With over 10 years in Linux systems, you will contribute to networking technologies and provide mentorship to engineers.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $224,000 - $431,250 based on experience and includes equity and benefits. Join us in fostering an inclusive work environment each day.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven leadership in Linux systems.
• 2+ years of people management in enterprise environment.
• Experience driving projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development team in Cumulus Linux.
• Develop and debug code for system telemetry features.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for E2E integration.

Skills

Leadership in Linux systems

Data center networking technologies

Cloud native concepts

C and Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Linux OS

OpenConfig

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 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
• Partnering 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

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) 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.