Senior Solution Engineer, Networking
NVIDIA
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About the opportunity
The NVIDIA Enterprise Experience (NVEX) Solutions Engineering team is seeking a senior Computer or Software Engineer to establish expertise in ground-breaking network technology used in AI clusters.
Software engineers connect customer support teams and R&D by solving tough frontline problems and providing top-tier support for high-speed interconnect technologies like InfiniBand, NVLink, and Spectrum-X that link GPUs and AI compute infrastructure.
Candidates must have a software development background in the networking industry, a proven grasp of in-field production network operations, and experience in root-causing customer issues down to the source code level in C and Python.
Responsibilities span network operating systems, Linux network drivers and internals, network hardware, NIC software, Smart NICs, DPUs, embedded firmware, Software Defined Networking, and infrastructure management technologies.
Key responsibilities
- Assist various network and AI cluster support teams in reproducing, resolving, and root-causing sophisticated customer issues
- Work with R&D teams to develop bug fixes, workarounds, and solutions for critical customers using NVIDIA network technologies
- Become an authority in NVIDIA network technologies used in AI clusters such as InfiniBand, NVLink, and Spectrum-X
- Analyze network performance metrics and make tuning recommendations for high-performance, lossless networks
- Develop support and analysis tools to help analyze and root cause field issues
- Utilize AI tools daily for software development, log and trace analysis, and source code debugging
- Perform occasional work on weekends or holidays to support customers
Qualifications
- Minimum of a BS in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in C or Python programming in Linux or embedded systems
- Experience developing software for Linux NIC drivers, switch ASICs and SDKs, embedded network device firmware, Linux-based network equipment, network operating systems, virtual routers, SDN stacks, virtual switching, DPDK, or SRIOV stacks
- At least 3 years of experience directly supporting end-customers, partners, or integrators for network equipment and infrastructures
- Strong system software expertise including firmware, BIOS, kernel, driver, and operating systems
- Professional-level communication skills with the ability to adjust to the audience and stay calm in negative situations
- Passion for learning innovative technology and motivation to work hard on ground-breaking products
Nice to have
- Background with AI infrastructure and HPC networking
- Experience programming switch and NIC ASICs and SDKs
- Background with InfiniBand or other non-Ethernet network technologies
- Experience developing or supporting DPUs or SmartNICs
- Knowledge of HPC performance test tools and NVIDIA AI stacks including NCCL, MPI, DOCA,
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary range of 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4 and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5, determined by location, experience, and peer pay
- Comprehensive benefits package available at www.nvidiabenefits.com/
- Equity eligibility
Job details
- Location: Remote / On-site / Hybrid (as applicable per NVIDIA guidelines)
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted at least until October 11, 2026
About the company
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years through innovation and amazing people.
Today, the company taps into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, using GPUs as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars.
NVIDIANS are immersed in a diverse, supportive environment inspired to do their best work and make a lasting impact on the world.
Widely considered one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers compelling career opportunities in cutting-edge technology domains.
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