Solutions Architect, Networking

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CASeattle, WA
Salary
$152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $160,783–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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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 1792 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 1179 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solutions Architect, Networking

As a Solutions Architect, Networking, you will join the Solutions Architecture team to support accelerated computing networking solutions for AI/ML and HPC on hyperscalers. You will drive end-to-end technology solutions for strategic customers by developing and demonstrating hardware and software products. Daily responsibilities include debugging customer issues, managing feature requests, coordinating co-engineering programs, and building proofs of concept to address critical business needs. You will analyze performance issues for AI workloads and systems performance while delivering technical content through workshops and presentations. Required expertise includes dense datacenter design, Ethernet L2-L7 networking protocols, and Cloud networking. Preferred skills include RDMA/RoCE, smart NICs, and experience with Python, Ansible, Go, C/C++, Bash, Linux, and Windows to support deep learning and high-performance computing networking infrastructures.

What does a Solutions Architect earn in California?

Median $235750 from 66 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and demonstrate networking solutions using NVIDIA hardware and software for hyperscale customers.
  • Debug technical issues and manage feature request processes for large-scale AI and HPC infrastructures.
  • Coordinate co-engineering programs to align customer needs with product strategy.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in partnership with Sales and Developer Relations teams.
  • Build Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to address critical business needs for complex AI infrastructure.
  • Analyze and resolve performance issues for both specific AI workloads and general system performance.
  • Prepare and deliver technical content, including presentations and workshops, to customer stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other Engineering fields or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in performance, systems, or solutions.
  • Expertise with dense datacenter design including networking, compute, and storage.
  • Familiarity with Cloud and hybrid cloud networks.
  • Experience with Ethernet L2-L7 networking protocol stack.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in dynamic environments.
  • Clear written and oral communication skills to collaborate with executives and engineering teams.
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Ethernet Switch software, RDMA/RoCE, and smart NICs (preferred).

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