Senior Software Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux is the industry's most innovative open network operating system built with a flexible open architecture and comprehensive automation capabilities! We are looking for a highly motivated software engineer with experience in routing and control plane software. As a member of the routing team, you will be developing routing and network virtualization functionality in protocols and technologies like BGP, EVPN, OSPF, PIM, Segment Routing, Yang, and Telemetry.

We are a small team that prides itself on innovation and agility. We work predominantly with and contribute significantly to Free Range Routing, the preeminent open routing suite in the industry. You will be using the latest software development tools and techniques, and will gain unique knowledge of how the switch operating system works and how large‑scale networks are constructed.

• Develop, enhance, and test different routing protocols and related control plane software.
• Design programmatic interfaces and APIs to the routing control subsystem.
• Collaborate with team members, QA, and Support teams on development, debugging, and bug fixing.
• Work with Yang, SNMP, and Telemetry.

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of software development experience with routing protocols such as BGP, EVPN, PIM, OSPF, RIFT, MPLS/Segment Routing, or networking software, Yang, SNMP, or Telemetry.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Strong technical abilities, problem‑solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.

• Knowledge of multiple control plane protocols including BGP, EVPN, OSPF, multicast, Yang, SNMP, and Telemetry for data‑center environments.
• Understanding of Linux kernel networking and hardware forwarding.
• Active participation in the open‑source community.
• Programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered one of the most desirable employers in technology. The base salary range is $152,000–$241,500 for Level3 and $184,000–$287,500 for Level4, and you will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this position will be accepted until July
22,2026.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is 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.