Senior Solutions Architect, Ethernet Networking

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 53 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Solutions Architect, Ethernet Networking

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As a Senior Solutions Architect, Ethernet Networking, you will join the Networking Solution Architecture team to orchestrate the conception, development, and execution of data center networks under the Plan, Design, & Implement framework. You will design, architect, and test Ethernet networking AI solutions for web2.0, cloud, HPC AI, and enterprise datacenter domains. Daily responsibilities include crafting network architectures, developing switch fabric configurations, and creating DevOps automation scripts for network operations. You will validate network architectures in the lab, monitor performance using software tools, and provide routing expertise for server infrastructure builds and GPU enabled AI applications. Required skills include proficiency in Switching, Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, VxLAN, EVPN, and Linux administration. You must understand system-level issues, kernel drivers, PCIe devices, and computer hardware architecture to solve complex networking problems.

What does a Solutions Architect earn in California?

Median $235750 from 57 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

Ethernet Routing TCP/IP BGP VxLAN EVPN Linux CLOS Networking Switch Fabric DevOps GNS3 EVE-NG NVIDIA Air PCIe Kernel Drivers Data Center Architecture

What you'll do

Design, architect, and test Ethernet networking solutions for AI and accelerated computing workloads.
Provide Ethernet and routing expertise to customers during project delivery and requirement analysis.
Craft and evaluate DevOps automation scripts for network operations and switch fabric configurations.
Implement network configuration and validation tasks for large-scale data centers.
Create Methods of Procedure (MoP) and deployment documentation for network projects.
Validate network architectures and configurations through lab testing and simulations.
Use software tools to monitor and validate network performance for strategic clientele.
Provide technical recommendations to marketing and engineering teams to improve product strategy.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of proficiency in networking fundamentals, Switching, Routing, TCP/IP, and data center architecture.
8+ years of hands-on experience with BGP, VxLAN, and EVPN.
5+ years of Linux administration expertise.
6+ years of experience engaging with clients for requirement analysis, designing next-gen architectures, and validating functionality.
4+ years of experience in datacenter engineering, CLOS networking architecture, or cloud applications (preferred).
Understanding of system-level issues, Linux OS, kernel drivers, PCIe devices, and computer hardware architecture.
Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

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