Senior Software Engineer, RDMA Transport

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, RDMA Transport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this software engineer role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Infiniband and Roce.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Develop next-generation RDMA transport software and algorithms supporting high-performance data center networks.

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We are seeking a Networking Software Engineer to join our RDMA Transport Software team, driving the development of next-generation RDMA solutions for AI, cloud, HPC, and storage. You will research and develop innovative transport algorithms that push the limits of performance and scalability. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside talented engineers from around the world, supporting the data needs of the world’s largest enterprises

What you'll be doing:

Take part in research, design, and development of advanced RDMA transport mechanisms and algorithms, enhancing performance, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects to align on project objectives and requirements.
Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating new ideas and innovations into the development process

What we need to see:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science fields from a known institute.
5+ years of development experience
Knowledge with RoCE and/or InfiniBand, along with a background in RDMA development across software, firmware, or hardware.
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach, able to dive deep into the RDMA stack and solve complex issues.
Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming.
Fast learner possessing the ability to learn complex concepts in a fast-paced environment.
A can-do attitude and high energy with excellent collaboration, and social skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Background with data centers networking & storage workloads (advantage).
Familiar with RDMA, InfiniBand, or Ethernet technologies
Experience designing or tuning congestion control, flow control, or loss recovery mechanisms in high-performance networks.

How we rate this

Senior Software Engineer, RDMA Transport at NVIDIA rates 20 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

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Key facts

Senior Software Engineer, RDMA Transport is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Tel Aviv.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

RdmaNetworkingEmbedded SystemsDistributed SystemsCInfinibandRoce

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $168k

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