Senior Software Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 287,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a motivated software engineer to join its Cumulus Linux team in Santa Clara, California. You will develop routing and network virtualization functionalities using protocols like BGP and OSPF.

This position requires strong C programming skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience. NVIDIA offers competitive salaries ranging up to $287,500 based on experience and position level, along with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software development with routing protocols.
• Strong technical abilities in design, coding, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop/enhance and test routing protocols and related software.
• Collaborate with team members on development and debugging.

Skills

C programming skills

Routing protocols (BGP, EVPN, OSPF)

Technical problem-solving

Debugging skills

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yang

SNMP

Telemetry

C/C++

Python

Job description

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux is the industry's most innovative open network operating system built with a flexible open architecture and comprehensive automation capabilities! We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer with experience in routing and control plane software. As a member of the routing team, you will be developing routing and network virtualization functionality in protocols and technologies like BGP, EVPN, OSPF, PIM, Segment Routing, Yang, Telemetry.

We are a small team that prides itself on innovation and agility. We work predominantly with and contribute significantly to Free Range Routing, the preeminent open routing suite in the industry. You will be using the latest software development tools and techniques, and will gain unique knowledge of how the switch operating system works and how large-scale networks are constructed.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop/enhance and test different routing protocols and related control plane software. This will also include programmatic interfaces and APIs to the routing control subsystem.
• Collaborate with team members, QA and Support teams on development, debugging, and bug fixing.
• Yang, SNMP, Telemetry.

What we need to see

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum 5+ years of software development experience in any of the multiple routing protocols including BGP, EVPN, PIM, OSPF, RIFT, or MPLS/SR or networking software or Yang or SNMP or Telemetry.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Knowledge in multiple control plane protocols including BGP/EVPN/OSPF/Multicast/Yang/SNMP/Telemetry for the data center environment.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel networking and hardware forwarding.
• Participation in the open-source community.
• C/C++ and Python programming skills.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are 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. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, 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 - 218,500 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 January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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