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Senior Software Engineer - GPU Networking

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR2016780

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Software Engineer to join the InfiniBand Switch and NVLink FW group in Santa Clara, CA. As the team member, you will be part of a major development effort for the next-generation networking products. The verification team develops modern networking features for cloud, HPC and storage. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With skilled engineers around the globe, the work environment continues to be dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge?

What You Will Be Doing

  • As a Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will part of a group of firmware verification engineers, using your expertise in C and Python in an Agile methodology.
  • Develop the verification process, aligning with quality standards and project timelines.
  • Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs
  • Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team
  • Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
  • Work in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
  • Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
  • Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view

What We Need To See

  • B.Sc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of relevant overall professional experience
  • Proficient knowledge of C , Python.
  • Experience with Embedded SW development.
  • Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Diligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
  • An excellent teammate with good interpersonal skills.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Knowledge of network protocols.
  • Background with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins etc.)
  • Background in Linux internals

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!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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