Senior Network Engineer - DGX Cloud

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 264,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to craft a reliable, scalable cloud network infrastructure supporting CUDA/AI workflows. You will design and lead the network across data centers, interconnects, and internet connectivity, delivering end-to-end provisioning, management, and monitoring.

Strong in underlay networks and large-scale deployments is essential. Candidates should have 8+ years in networking, especially with Arista environments, and BS degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in large scale IP networking technologies and protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRF, VXLAN, EVPN, QoS, GRE, IPSEC.
• Experience with Peering and DC interconnect: PNI, Transit, Exchange, DWDM, Wave circuits.
• Automation ability: Python/Shell scripts for tooling, dashboards and alarms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead cloud network infrastructure design including intra-DC, inter-DC, Corp IT and Internet connectivity.
• Implement, manage and troubleshoot entire network stacks and automation.
• Prepare end-to-end provisioning, management and monitoring pipelines.

Skills

IP Networking

BGP/OSPF

Automation

Python/Shell

Education

BS Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Arista

Cumulus OS

Fortinet OS

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to develop a cloud network infrastructure. The goal is to craft a reliable, scalable and efficient network to support NVIDIA software development workflows and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, compute resource management flow and developer productivity tools. The network is serving the needs across the whole software stack for NVIDIA from Graphics Drivers to Autonomous Vehicles to Deep Learning frameworks. To achieve this goal, we are looking for an engineer who has a deep understanding of L3 underlay networks, outstanding design skills and a track record in building and delivering large-scale networks.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the overall architecture and design of our cloud network infrastructure including intra-DC, inter-DC, Corp IT, and Internet connectivity

• Implement, manage and troubleshoot entire network stacks.

• Automate network infrastructure end-to-end including provisioning, management and monitoring.

What We Need To See:

• Expert knowledge in large scale IP Networking Technologies and protocols such as: MP-BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRF, VxLAN, EVPN, QoS, GRE, IPSEC, DNS, MACsec.

• Hands‑on experience around Peering and Datacenter interconnect technologies: PNI, Transit, Exchange, Passive DWDM, Wave circuits.

• Ability to write and understand Python/Shell scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards, alarms.

• Understanding of network virtualization such as: VRFs, VXLAN. Familiarity with Arista, Cumulus OS, Fortinet OS etc. Expert in the field of network, especially in underlay network.

• Strong track record of implementing network services in a variety of distributed computing environments.

• You have architected, built, and deployed a network for a large scale (1000s of machines) in the past, used by 1000s of people. Familiar with designing and building POPs and large scale WANs.

• Hands‑on experience with high performance network and network optimization in highly-available, large-scale, multisite, international environments. Great communication and presentation skills.

• 8+ years of experience in network, especially experience in Arista switches.

• BS Degree or the equivalent experience.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

• Hands‑on background with building tooling and automation for provisioning, monitoring, and managing the network infrastructure.

• Hands‑on experience in designing and implementing networks at scale, such as automated deployments (e.g., ZTP)

• Passionate about innovating and investing in ground breaking technologies.

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for great people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 208,000 USD - 333,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.