Nvidia Senior Software Architect Cumulus Linux 

United States, California 

100229708

NVIDIA is looking for a creative Switch Software Architect to own the shape of future data centers and networks. You will lead in defining the future of our switch operating system and in turn switch ASIC capabilities and its role in NVIDIA AI/ML networking solution. Switch Software Architects represent NVIDIA in open-source projects, conferences, and standard bodies.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, and partner relationships for alignment with our technology roadmap and business value.

• Lead and guide design of new networking and routing capabilities focusing on data-path and its interaction with overall Cumulus Linux capabilities.

• Outbound work includes customer engagements, publishing white papers, blogs, RFCs, and conference lectures/BOFs.

• Help define a strategic vision for NVIDIA networking together with adjacent software and hardware architects.

What We Need To See:

• Expert level knowledge in Data-center networking and routing.

• Proven ability to work with end customers or standard bodies as technical leadership.

• 10+ years experience in network design or switching/routing software design.

• Experience with Linux drivers and ability to contribute code.

• Proven record to stay ahead of technology envelope, dabble into new technologies to develop practical applications and generate innovative ideas.

• Clear verbal and written communication with consistent record to build consensus within a large organization.

• "Can do" attitude and proven technical leadership.

• M.Sc. Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

• Linux kernel contribution in area of networking.

• Demonstrated ability to prototype ideas and demonstrate their value.

• Experience with CSP or large-scale data-center design especially for AI/ML workloads.