Senior Software Engineer - DOCA

NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to expand the US-based networking software group. Are you craving an opportunity to have a key role in determining the direction of a group, guide its technological vision and strategize with partners on the next generation technology? In this role you will do just that, for NVIDIA's software-defined networking products built on our Data-Center-on-a-Chip Architecture (DOCA).

You will be among the very first to design systems for our next-generation SoC and take part in defining its role in the modern data center. Working and collaborating closely with some of the best and hardworking SDK developers, driver, firmware, and DPU architects, in the industry, as well as domain experts in security, virtualization, data science, and AI.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing DOCA/DPDK applications and features in the NVIDIA offering for DPDK and DOCA

• Firmware and Kernel/Driver Feature Development for NVIDIA Networking devices

• Driving performance and functionality debugs with customers

• Architecting, designing, and developing innovative, scalable, performant hardware-accelerated software products to run on NVIDIA’s DOCA SDK, based on its groundbreaking BlueField DPU SoC platform

• Engaging with strategic customers and partners to train, design, build, and productize solutions based on our cutting-edge networking products

• Providing technical guidance and direction to other developers in the group to execute as a single cohesive unit

• Representing the group in cross-org/leadership technical discussions

• Being a bar-raiser in craftsmanship: defining the technical culture of the group through mentoring, process improvements, and design and coding best practices

• Leading with ideas and strategy for improvements

What we need to see:

• 8+ overall years in a similar or related role

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related science degree (or equivalent experience)

• Deep C/C++ expertise

• Algorithmic thinking

• Experience developing Kernel Networking / DPDK applications, and debugging in the Kernel / DPDK stack

• A passion for innovation, and a creative approach to problem solving.

• Computer networking development experience in some of the following fields: Software-Defined Networking (SDN), DPUs, SmartNICs, NIC drivers, OVS/OVN, DPDK, DOCA, network applications/services, networking protocols, hardware acceleration/offloads, edge services

• Honed interpersonal skills, working with developers, partners, and customers.

• Consistent and comfortable multitasking in a multifaceted environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements

• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills, internally and with external customers as well.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Knowledge of Linux Kernel / systems and SoC/SmartNIC embedded systems

• Hands-on experience in Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) technology

• Deep background in high-performance networking and low-level programming

• Experience in working with customers/partners to develop strategic solutions

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 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 10, 2025.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.