Network Software Architect

NVIDIA is hiring a Network Software Architect in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $224k-$357k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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NVIDIA Networking has been a leader in high performance networking infrastructure for many years. The next unit of computing is the datacenter, and the network makes it all possible! We are growing our networking architecture team with people passionate about accelerated computing. We are looking for you - a Networking Software Architect, to develop the next generation of networking protocols for AI.

We are developing RDMA Transport protocols within the Networking software architecture team at NVIDIA. We build the underlying infrastructure under protocols such as RoCEv2, Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) and NVIDIA Spectrum-X that form the basis for distributed AI training and inference. We're seeking a highly motivated, creative professional with networking protocols expertise along with experience in RDMA and its usage in large scale AI systems. Efficient and fast communication between GPUs directly impacts end-to-end AI application performance. This impact continues to grow with the increasing scale of next generation systems. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance the state-of-the-art, break performance barriers, and deliver platforms the world has never seen before. Are you ready to build the new and innovative technologies that will help realize NVIDIA's vision?

What you'll be doing:

Research and propose novel transport mechanisms based on RDMA technology for AI systems using simulations, experiments and proof-of-concept prototypes.
Architect the frameworks for NVIDIA’s programmable networking devices for novel protocols.
Provide system-level architecture to guide NVIDIA’s customers to deploy and operate the new protocols.
Collaborate across NVIDIA to co-design the stack to exploit new transport mechanisms.

What we need to see:

M.S./Ph.D. degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
12+ years of relevant experience.
Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
Research experience driving transport protocol innovations.
Deep understanding of RDMA.
Proven fundamentals of compute, network architecture and operating systems.
Strong experience with Linux.
Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multi-national, multi-time-zone corporate environment.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Expertise in related technology and passion for networking. Experience with AI communication patterns and parallelization techniques.
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of effectively guiding and influencing within a dynamic and multi-functional environment.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5; and 272,000 USD – 431,250 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.

How we rate this

Network Software Architect at NVIDIA rates 5 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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