Embedded Software Engineer - Ethernet Switching

Nvidia

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Austin, TX · Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 29 days ago

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer - Ethernet Switching

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Join NVIDIA’s Networking Software Group as a software engineer on the Ethernet Switch SDK Software Development team, where you will work closely with a global team of engineers to develop innovative solutions for data center switch/router software. Your daily tasks include researching and developing APIs, tools, and libraries for ACLs, switching, routing, QoS, telemetry, analytics, and more. You’ll also analyze and optimize performance according to best practices, collaborate with architects, QA teams, and support staff to resolve defects, and assist customers in integrating SDK software into their applications. For senior levels, you will lead multi-functional teams on large feature developments across various layers. Ideal candidates have a BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience in data forwarding on Ethernet switching silicon, strong C programming skills, and deep knowledge of algorithms and operating system concepts. Experience with Merchant Silicon for Switching/Routing, contributions to SONiC, SAI, Linux kernel networking drivers, and participation in the open-source community are highly valued.

Skills

C Linux Python SONiC SwitchDev SAI Linux_kernel_networking_drivers EVPN Segment_Routing SRIOV container_networking NAT Firewall Load_Balancer Terraform AWS Kubernetes CI/CD

What you'll do

Research, prototype, develop, and optimize APIs, tools, and libraries for ACLs, switching, routing, QoS, telemetry, and analytics.
Analyze and improve the performance of software libraries, APIs, and tools according to best engineering practices.
Assist customers in integrating SDK software into their applications.
Lead multi-functional teams on large feature developments across different layers (for senior levels).
Collaborate with architects, QA, and support teams to resolve defects effectively.

What we're looking for

8+ years of software development experience in Ethernet switching silicon or SmartNIC offload.
Strong C programming skills with focus on performance optimization.
Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and operating system concepts like memory management and threading.
Experience with Merchant Silicon for Switching/Routing and contributions to SONiC, SwitchDev, SAI, or Linux kernel networking drivers.
Knowledge of virtualized networking, SRIOV, container networking, and control plane operations like EVPN and Segment Routing.

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