Software and System Architect

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$195,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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

Nvidia currently has 1150 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software and System Architect

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As a Software and System Architect within the SW Architecture group, you will research new technologies and define architectures for groundbreaking innovations in networking, security, virtualization, and orchestration. You will lead architecture for cloud-networking including provisioning and security solutions while designing innovative system architectures for DPUs and NICs technologies. Your daily work involves building end-to-end solutions from the application level down to hardware, writing reliable architecture specifications, and developing prototypes for future products. The role requires proficiency in C, Python, Linux development, Docker, and container-based technologies. You will also utilize knowledge of networking protocols, DPDK, OVS, OVN, Kubernetes components, and OpenStack or OpenShift. This position focuses on solving complex problems within the data center technology space, specifically addressing network programmability, SDN, and infrastructure for cloud solution stacks.

Skills

C Python Linux Docker Containers DPDK OVS OVN Kubernetes OpenStack OpenShift SDN NICs DPUs Cloud APIs Networking Protocols Network Programmability Provisioning Security Solutions

What you'll do

Lead architecture for cloud networking including orchestration, provisioning, and security solutions.
Design innovative system architectures for DPU and NIC technologies.
Build end-to-end solutions spanning from the application level down to hardware.
Write clear, reliable, and effective technical architecture specifications.
Evaluate new technologies and develop prototype products based on research.
Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to define future technology solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience as a SW Architect or System Architect.
2+ years of experience as a SW developer.
Deep knowledge and experience with C and Python.
Hands-on experience with Linux development, Docker, and container-based technologies.
Wide knowledge of networking protocols, common network topologies, and cloud/Data Center networking.
Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with networking/security devices, OSs, drivers, DPDK, OVS, OVN, Kubernetes, OpenStack, or OpenShift (preferred).

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