Solutions Architect, Ethernet NIC and DPU, Solutions Architect, Ethernet NIC and DPU

Solutions Architect, Ethernet NIC and DPU

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We are seeking driven, high‑energy, networking savvy candidates to join the Solutions Architecture team. You will help major cloud platforms develop, validate, and deploy world‑leading networking solutions using NVIDIA NICs and DPUs. You’ll bridge customer needs with advanced product execution, collaborating across engineering, sales, and product teams. Come join us!

• Introduce, qualify, and integrate NVIDIA NIC and DPU products with cloud service providers, addressing sophisticated and obvious customer issues.
• Build customer trust and understand their outstanding networking requirements.
• Run technical meetings such as project evaluations, feature discussions, debugging sessions, and workshops.
• Optimize host networking and performance by analyzing bottlenecks (CPU, PCIe, memory, NUMA) and develop PoC solutions for critical business needs.
• Lead presale and architecture activities with customers and implement innovative networking solutions, including Spectrum switch, Connect
  
  X network adapter, and Bluefield DPU.

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other Engineering fields or equivalent experience is required.
• 12+ years in Solution Engineering or similar roles.
• A proven background in data‑center and cloud provider network architecture is necessary.
• Passion for improving customer experience.
• Hands‑on experience with NIC hardware and software stacks, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting, is required.
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals (NICs, switching, protocols in modern data centers), comprehensive knowledge of computer system architecture, Linux, PCIe devices, and networking management protocols.
• Work independently, manage priorities well, and have excellent communication skills to serve as a trusted advisor.

• Exhibit practical experience with NICs, DPUs, and Ethernet switches.
• Knowledge of system and board‑level development trade‑offs for high‑performance NIC integration (thermal, power, signal integrity, BMC, BIOS integration).
• Experience working with Cloud Service Providers and showcasing in‑depth knowledge of RDMA, collectives, and AI benchmarking.
• A background with NVIDIA hardware/software will make you a standout candidate.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $224,000 – $356,500 USD.

Perks, equity and benefits are also available.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 19, 2025
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.