Senior Networking PCIe Application Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Networking PCIe Application Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $168k-$265k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include ChatGPT and Grok.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

ChatGPTGrok

NVIDIA is the world-leader fast-growing company which supports the most powerful super computers and AI Factories in the world. We make outstanding artificial intelligence and make the most outstanding applications happen… just ask ChatGPT, Grok or any other AI tool one may use. We believe in our people and products and seek excellent people to join us! The Networking Application Engineering team is looking for a hardworking, keen PCIe FW engineer to join the team and support groundbreaking technology. As a PCIe Application Engineer one will have a real impact on the business, while working closely with our customers and R&D teams.

What you’ll be doing:

Support new supercomputers and AI fabrics technologies.
Gain our customers’ trust and understand their needs.
Work closely with various R&D teams and develop features for our customers.
Lead the way on cooperation’s between different teams within the company.
Solve complex issues while leading highly visible customer issues.
Provide constructive feedback to engineering and marketing regarding products’ requirements.

What we need to see:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years’ experience with PCIe FW development.
High level communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work directly with customers and executives.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience with PCIe switch.
PCIe FW development experience in networking company.
Knowledge of PCIe, networking, Linux, and scripting languages, along with experience in solving in-depth problems.

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 people on the planet 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 other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4; and 196,000 USD – 310,500 USD for Level 5.

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

Senior Networking PCIe Application Engineer at NVIDIA rates 21 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Senior Networking PCIe Application Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $168k-$265k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on February 6, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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