Senior Software Embedded Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a creative software engineer to join the Spectrum-X team in Santa Clara. You will work with US-based engineers to tackle complex embedded networking software and engage directly with customers to align on their networking requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership in AI-native software development, strong C and Python on Linux, and delivering autonomous results in a fast-paced environment. Equity and benefits are available; applications accepted until Sept 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded networking software (e.g. switches, routers, NICs).
• Strong programming skills in C and Python on Linux.
• Leadership in AI-native software development.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in networking issues.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of autonomous delivery under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of US-based software engineers developing NVIDIA's networking products.
• Debugging and diagnosing complex networking problems and crafting tools/processes to do it better.
• Engaging directly with NVIDIA customers to align on their networking requirements and solve their problems.
• Collaborating with a worldwide team of engineers, architects, product managers, and field personnel.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

Linux development

Leadership in AI-native software

Customer-facing communication

Education

B.A./B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a creative software engineer to join the team. The incredible growth of AI factories represents the greatest change the world of networking has seen. Spectrum-X is NVIDIA's end-to-end Ethernet Networking solution designed to meet this new challenge with customers including the biggest and fastest-moving organizations in the world. We need a software engineer with strong customer-facing technical skills to join our Spectrum-X engineering team and help make this technology a success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working in a team of US-based software engineers developing NVIDIA's networking products.
• Debugging and diagnosing complex networking problems, and crafting the tools/processes to do it better.
• Engaging directly with NVIDIA customers to ensure we are aligned on their networking requirements and solve their problems.
• Working with a worldwide team of engineers, architects, product managers, and field personnel.

What We Need To See

• B.A./B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ overall years of experience developing embedded networking software (e.g. switches, routers, NICs)
• Strong programming skills in C and Python on Linux.
• Leadership in AI-native software development.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail, particularly in identifying and resolving networking issues.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.
• A track-record of autonomous and successful delivery under challenging conditions.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience of data center network engineering spanning servers, NICs, cabling and switches.
• Strong understanding of ethernet networking, from switch pipelines (e.g. ACLs, forwarding rules) through networking protocols (like TCP/IP and BGP/EVPN-VxLAN) to network operating systems and their automation.
• Experience of NVIDIA networking technology such as Bluefield/ConnectX NICs, Spectrum switches, and the Cumulus Linux and SONiC operating systems.

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 individuals in the world working for us. If you're 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 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 22, 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.

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