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NVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure & Network Automation

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure & Network Automation. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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  • Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this software engineer role: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions Python, Bash and Ansible among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a senior role.
  • NVIDIA has 2,700+ other open roles on Level.

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Develop high-performing network automation frameworks and infrastructure for large-scale data centers.

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NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join NSV tools (Network Solutions Validation) group. As a senior team member, you will be part of a development effort of high-performing software automation systems for NVIDIA's Data Center environments. You will interact with NIC, OS, Switch, HCA, CPU and GPU compute as well as architects, network engineers, and developers. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With dedicated engineers around the globe, the work environment is dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge?


What you'll be doing:

  • Developing and constructing durable network automation frameworks for the provisioning, configuration, and observation of HPC data centers, increasing the efficiency and consistency of our infrastructure.
  • Collaborating with internal and external collaborators teams to integrate and implement innovative technologies.
  • Troubleshooting issues in distributed environments and contributing to system observability and reliability improvements.
  • Working cross-functionally with architects, DevOps engineers, product managers and collaborators to ensure high-quality releases.
  • Participating in code reviews, technical build discussions, and continuous improvement activities within the team.

What we need to see:

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in practice.
  • Proven experience in software development.
  • 5+ years of strong hands-on experience on Linux-based platforms.
  • Proficient scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Independent, fast learner with a strong sense of ownership, excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in DevOps methodologies and Network Engineering practices.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.
  • Experience with agentic AI development.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale network architectures, switches/routers, OVS, SR-IOV, and network operating/management systems.
  • Networking expertise: Ethernet, VLANs, TCP/UDP/IP, QoS, L2/L3 protocols, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, and common network topologies.

At NVIDIA, join a committed team striving to push technological boundaries forward. Your work will assist us in remaining competitive at the top and leaving a lasting mark on the world. Apply now and find out how you can play a role in building the future of computing!

How we rate this

Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure & Network Automation at NVIDIA rates 25 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.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Network AutomationDevOpsLinuxCI/CDHpcPythonBashAnsible

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Pay

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  1. Tell me about a project where network automation was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where devops was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where linux was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where ci/cd was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where hpc was part of your work. What did you do?

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  • List these exact terms on your resume: Network Automation, DevOps, Linux, CI/CD, and Hpc. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
  • Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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