Senior Networking Software Architect

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Software & Systems Architect to join the NIC Software/Firmware Architecture group in Santa Clara. You will help design the next-generation data-center DPU, coordinating with hardware and software teams, R&D, and external customers.

Role requires 8+ years of experience, independent work style, and strong communication skills to guide projects and present ideas effectively.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of shown experience in the field.
• Proven track record to quickly adapt to new technologies and delve deep into new areas.
• Outstanding ability to work independently, interact with customers, and guide R&D teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions for complex requirements and issues.

Responsibilities

• Define next-generation DPU/SmartNIC architecture and features for computing clusters and data-centers.
• Define the SW stack from application level to HW interface, ensuring flawless integration.
• Collaborate closely with HW architects to define new HW features and SW-HW interfaces for diverse use cases.
• Conduct research in network protocols, new network technologies, networking drivers, accelerations, and offloading of various network-related tasks.
• Explore a wide range of topics, including Generative AI (inference and training), storage, cyber security, HPC, and emulation offloads.

Skills

Architecture design

Networking expertise

HW/SW integration

Customer interaction

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in CS/EE

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a brilliant Software & Systems Architect to join the NIC Software/Firmware Architecture group. Be part of a team crafting the upcoming data-center DPU generation with hardware and software architects, R&D teams, and external customers. We have assembled a team of outstanding people, whose mission is to both push the frontiers of what is possible today and to define the next-generation platforms of tomorrow.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define next-generation DPU/SmartNIC architecture and features for computing clusters and data-centers.
• Define the SW stack from application level to HW interface, ensuring flawless integration.
• Collaborate closely with HW architects to define new HW features and SW-HW interfaces for diverse use cases.
• Conduct research in network protocols, new network technologies, networking drivers, accelerations, and offloading of various network-related tasks.
• Explore a wide range of topics, including Generative AI (inference and training), storage, cyber security, HPC, and emulation offloads.

What We Need to See:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of shown experience in the field.
• Proven track record to quickly adapt to new technologies and delve deep into new areas.
• Outstanding ability to work independently, interact with customers, and guide R&D teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions for complex requirements and issues.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 7, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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