Senior Software Engineer, Networking Software at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Networking, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related science degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ overall years in a similar or related role
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining commitment to customer success
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, especially RoCE, Infiniband, and the common L1 to L4 protocols
  • Background in high-performance networking and low-level programming, with strong proficiency in C
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong time-management and organization skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities, and implementations of new technology and products into sophisticated projects
  • Self-motivated to independently acquire new skills and knowledge
  • Willingness to use AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance engineering tasks and problem-solving
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with experience in embedded systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Establish yourself as a technical expert in embedded networking products, mainly BlueField and ConnectX product lines, directly supporting sales account and program managers, working closely with the team to secure design wins
  • Demonstrate self-sufficiency by proactively identifying solutions, independently mastering new technologies, leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate your development and productivity, and driving projects with minimal supervision
  • Engage with strategic customers and partners to train, design, build, and productize solutions based on our networking products
  • Identify customer architectures and key product and production requirements with regard to AI networking at hyperscale, software-defined networking, and the latest GPU hardware
  • Represent the group in cross-org/leadership and customer technical discussions
  • Provide customer engineering engagements for NVIDIA Networking products for systems deployed in the AI factories
  • Work multi-functionally with multiple internal organizations as well as ensuring a positive collaboration with external customers
  • Use people skills and technical knowledge to provide design-in support for networking and AI products in customer systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NetworkingDPDKDOCABlueFieldConnectXembedded systemsSoftware-Defined NetworkingAI networking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent), 5+ years in a similar role, experience with embedded systems, and comfort in dynamic environments. Experience with networking, DPDK, or DOCA is a plus, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

What is the company culture like at NVIDIA for this role?

The culture emphasizes a fast-paced, dynamic environment where passionate, hard-working learners and problem solvers thrive, with multi-functional collaboration across internal teams and external customers.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are self-sufficient experts in embedded networking who proactively master new technologies, leverage AI tools, demonstrate leadership in customer engagements, and excel in cross-org discussions with excellent people skills.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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