Senior Software Engineer, Networking

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
81 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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

Nvidia currently has 1626 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Networking

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The Senior Software Engineer, Networking joins the Linux networking drivers R&D team to develop high-quality code for the Linux kernel and open-source environments. This role involves contributing to the upstream kernel community by crafting and implementing Linux kernel networking drivers for ConnectX and BlueField network adapters, alongside userspace libraries. The engineer will lead the complete engineering process, including refining requirements, building data structures and algorithms, implementation, peer review, and post-GA support. Key technical requirements include native C programming, Linux kernel-level programming, and deep knowledge of networking drivers, TCP/IP, and L2/L3 protocols. The position focuses on solving complex software and hardware interaction problems, specifically regarding device drivers and Linux kernel internals, to provide networking solutions for next-generation network interface cards.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1223 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

C Linux Kernel Networking Drivers TCP/IP RDMA RoCE Data Structures Algorithms L2/L3 Protocols Device Drivers open-source Userspace Libraries Operating Systems Kernel Internals

What you'll do

  • Develop high-quality code for the Linux kernel and open-source environments.
  • Contribute to the upstream kernel community.
  • Craft and implement Linux kernel networking drivers for ConnectX and BlueField adapters.
  • Develop userspace libraries to support networking solutions.
  • Lead the complete engineering process from refining requirements to post-GA support.
  • Build complex data structures and algorithms for networking software.
  • Debug and resolve complex technical issues across team boundaries.
  • Perform peer reviews and developer testing for new features.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in the field.
  • Native C programming experience.
  • Experience with Linux kernel-level programming.
  • Deep understanding of networking drivers, Linux kernel internals, and software/hardware interactions.
  • Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and network device driver architecture.
  • Proficiency in data structures and operating systems internals (preferred).
  • Previous experience with the upstream Linux kernel community and open-source contribution (preferred).

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