Senior Software and System Architect

NVIDIA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Seattle is seeking an experienced Senior Software and System Architect to drive architecture for cloud-networking and security solutions in DPUs and NICs. The role involves designing state-of-the-art system architecture and building end-to-end solutions from software to hardware, collaborating with global teams.

You will evaluate new technologies, produce architecture specifications, and work with customers on advanced, groundbreaking technologies, with equity and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Software Architect or Systems Architect; strong software development background.
• Deep knowledge of C and Python.
• Hands-on Linux development experience.
• Cloud-networking experience.
• Understanding of networking protocols and topologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for cloud-networking and security solutions.
• Design end-to-end system architecture for DPUs & NICs.
• Build end-to-end solutions from application level to hardware level.
• Provide fast, creative solutions to complex problems.
• Write clear architecture specifications.
• Evaluate new technologies and develop PoC prototypes.
• Collaborate with global teams across software and hardware.
• Engage with high-profile customers on advanced tech.

Skills

C programming

Python

Linux development

Cloud networking

Networking protocols

Communication skills

Architectural design

Problem solving

Documentation

Multi-group collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in CS/CE/EE

Tools

DPDK

Docker

Kubernetes

OVS/OVN

Linux

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Senior Software and System Architect to join our Networking Software Architecture group. Nvidia's Architecture group consists of world-class architects responsible for crafting the next generation state-of-the-art architecture for our DPUs & NICs technologies. The position includes researching new technologies with a focus on defining the architecture of groundbreaking technologies in various domains: networking, security, virtualization and orchestration. Your work will play a vital role in advancing our datacenter networking and security solutions. You will be working with global teams and have a unique opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company shaping the future of data-centers technologies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading architecture for cloud-networking and security solutions
• Designing state-of-the-art system architecture for DPUs & NICs technologies
• Building end-to-end solutions from application level to hardware level
• Providing fast and creative solutions to complex problems
• Writing effective, clear and reliable architecture specifications
• Evaluating new technologies, innovating and rapidly developing proof of concept prototypes that can then be developed into full-fledged products/solutions
• Working closely with different Nvidia teams around the world including software and hardware architects, R&D, product teams, solution architects, application and field engineers
• Working with high profile customers on advanced and groundbreaking technologies and solutions

What We Need To See

• B.Sc/M.Sc/Phd degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Architect or Systems Architect; Within that, strong experience as a Software Developer.
• Deep knowledge of and experience with C and Python
• Hands-on Linux development experience
• Cloud-networking experience
• Wide knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and common network topologies
• Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work concurrently with multiple groups locally and abroad in the organization
• Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills

Ways To Stand Out Of a Crowd

• Development experience with networking/security devices – NICs/DPUs/Switches/Routers /Firewalls
• Good understanding of OSs and drivers
• Background with data center technologies, network topologies and cloud
• Experience with DPDK, OVS, OVN
• Experience with Docker, Containers, Kubernetes components & subsystems

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, 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 and. due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, 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 September 20, 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.