NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to expand the US-based networking software group. Are you craving an opportunity to have a key role in determining the direction of a group, guide its technological vision and strategize with partners on the next generation technology? In this role you will do just that, for NVIDIA's software-defined networking products built on our Data-Center-on-a-Chip Architecture (DOCA).
You will be among the very first to design systems for our next-generation SoC and take part in defining its role in the modern data center. Working and collaborating closely with some of the best and hardworking SDK developers, driver, firmware, and DPU architects, in the industry, as well as domain experts in security, virtualization, data science, and AI.
What you'll be doing:
Developing DOCA/DPDK applications and features in the NVIDIA offering for DPDK and DOCA
Architecting, designing, and developing innovative, scalable, performant hardware-accelerated software products to run on NVIDIA’s DOCA SDK, based on its groundbreaking BlueField DPU SoC platform
Engaging with strategic customers and partners to train, design, build, and productize solutions based on our cutting-edge networking products
Providing technical guidance and direction to other developers in the group to execute as a single cohesive unit
Representing the group in cross-org/leadership technical discussions
Being a bar-raiser in craftsmanship: defining the technical culture of the group through mentoring, process improvements, and design and coding best practices
Leading with ideas and strategy for improvements
What we need to see:
8+ overall years in a similar or related role
A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related science degree (or equivalent experience)
Deep C/C++ expertise
Algorithmic thinking
Experience developing Kernel Networking / DPDK applications, and debugging in the Kernel / DPDK stack
A passion for innovation, and a creative approach to problem solving.
Computer networking development experience in some of the following fields: Software-Defined Networking (SDN), DPUs, SmartNICs, NIC drivers, OVS/OVN, DPDK, DOCA, network applications/services, networking protocols, hardware acceleration/offloads, edge services
Honed interpersonal skills, working with developers, partners, and customers.
Consistent and comfortable multitasking in a multifaceted environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements
Excellent communication and technical presentation skills, internally and with external customers as well.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Knowledge of Linux Kernel / systems and SoC/SmartNIC embedded systems
Hands-on experience in Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) technology
Deep background in high-performance networking and low-level programming
Experience in working with customers/partners to develop strategic solutions
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!
The base salary range is 180,000 USD - 339,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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