Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$224,000–$356,500 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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TL;DR · Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux

Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux joins the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Team to lead a software development team focused on core infrastructure services, reliability, availability, and serviceability features for a Debian-based distribution. This role involves leading the delivery of operating system telemetry features, partnering with multi-functional teams to improve systems security and performance, and collaborating with project management for effort estimation. The manager will develop and debug C and Python code while overseeing team growth through recruiting and career development. Key technical requirements include expertise in Linux OS feature development, data modeling concepts, OpenConfig, and gNMI streaming telemetry protocols. The role addresses the challenge of building a Network Operating System to power accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined data centers designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 35 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead a team in developing and delivering Cumulus Linux telemetry and core infrastructure features.
  • Develop and debug C and Python code for system monitoring, reliability, and serviceability.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to scope and implement solutions for system security and performance.
  • Manage the end-to-end integration of infrastructure features into the Linux distribution.
  • Coordinate with project management to estimate effort and plan feature development timelines.
  • Recruit, interview, and onboard new engineers to expand the engineering team.
  • Mentor engineers by managing their career development and assigning projects based on skill levels.
  • Monitor technology trends and engage with upstream communities to identify emerging standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a Master's degree (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of proven leadership in Linux systems and data center networking technologies.
  • 2 or more years of people management experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong background in Linux OS feature development and Linux kernel networking.
  • Experience with embedded software on network switches, including Ethernet interface bring-up and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of data modeling concepts, OpenConfig, and streaming telemetry protocols like gNMI.
  • Familiarity with cloud native concepts and datacenter protocols.
  • Ability to develop and debug C and Python code for system monitoring and reliability features.

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