Network Software Architect

Overview

NVIDIA Networking has been a leader in high performance networking infrastructure for many years. The next unit of computing is the datacenter, and the network makes it all possible! We are growing our networking architecture team with people passionate about accelerated computing. We are looking for you - a Networking Software Architect, to develop the next generation of networking protocols for AI.

We are developing RDMA Transport protocols within the Networking software architecture team  build the underlying infrastructure under protocols such as RoCEv2, Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) and NVIDIA Spectrum-X that form the basis for distributed AI training and inference. We want a highly motivated, creative professional with networking protocols expertise and experience in RDMA and its usage in large scale AI systems.

• Research and propose novel transport mechanisms based on RDMA technology for AI systems using simulations, experiments and proof‑of‑concept prototypes.
• Architect the frameworks for NVIDIA’s programmable networking devices for novel protocols.
• Provide system‑level architecture to guide NVIDIA’s customers to deploy and operate the new protocols.
• Collaborate across NVIDIA to co‑design the stack to exploit new transport mechanisms.

• M.S./Ph.D. degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Research experience driving transport protocol innovations.
• Deep understanding of RDMA.
• Proven fundamentals of compute, network architecture and operating systems.
• Strong experience with Linux.
• Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multi‑national, multi‑time‑zone corporate environment.

• Expertise in related technology and passion for networking.
• Experience with AI communication patterns and parallelization techniques.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of effectively guiding and influencing within a dynamic and multi‑functional environment.

Base salary range is $224,000 – $356,500 USD for Level 5, and $272,000 – $431,250 USD for Level
6. Equity and benefits are also provided.

Benefits details can be found at

Applications will be accepted until July
12,2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.