Join NVIDIA’s Cumulus Linux routing team as a senior software engineer, contributing to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge network operating systems. You will work on building and testing advanced routing protocols such as BGP, EVPN, OSPF, PIM, Segment Routing, Yang, SNMP, and Telemetry, while also creating programmatic interfaces and APIs for the control plane subsystem. Collaborate closely with QA and support teams to ensure robust software solutions are delivered efficiently. The role requires a strong background in C programming along with experience in multiple routing protocols and Linux kernel networking. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant industry experience, familiarity with open-source projects, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. This position offers unique insights into large-scale network construction and switch operating systems within the dynamic field of data center networking.
Skills
BGP
EVPN
OSPF
PIM
Segment_Routing
Yang
SNMP
Telemetry
C
Python
Linux_kernel_networking
Free_Range_Routing
What you'll do
Develop and enhance routing protocols such as BGP, EVPN, OSPF, PIM, and Segment Routing.
Implement programmatic interfaces and APIs for the routing control subsystem.
Test and debug routing and network virtualization functionality in Cumulus Linux.
Contribute to Free Range Routing, an open-source routing suite.
Work with Yang, SNMP, and Telemetry technologies for network automation.
What we're looking for
5+ years of software development experience with routing protocols like BGP, EVPN, OSPF.
Strong proficiency in C programming for developing control plane software.
Experience with Yang, SNMP, Telemetry, and network virtualization technologies.
Knowledge of Linux kernel networking and hardware forwarding mechanisms.
Participation in open-source community contributions or projects.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in a collaborative environment.
Familiarity with Free Range Routing and switch operating system functionalities.
Market check
Salary context
This
$152,000–$218,500
range sits above
76%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$203,940
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,000–$182,718
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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Remote (Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US)35 days ago
$140,000–$224,250
C
C++
Python
Go
Linux
NIC drivers
switch ASICs
SDKs
network device firmware
network operating systems
Ethernet
IP routing
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Grafana