Tech Lead Ethernet Networking Verification Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $236k
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This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $157,550–$208,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Tech Lead Ethernet Networking Verification Engineer

The Tech Lead Ethernet Networking Verification Engineer joins the Ethernet Switch Networking Development team to lead software, tool, and library optimization for OS verification infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with hardware, firmware, DevOps, and software teams to build new test suites for network protocols, including pre- and post-silicon tests like bring up, simulation, and palladium. The engineer will develop performance indicators, benchmarks, and dashboards for regression analysis while evolving CI/CD pipelines using AI agents. Key responsibilities include guiding code reviews, mentoring junior members, and coordinating global projects. Required expertise includes Python, Linux, and experience with large-scale verification frameworks. Technical skills must cover L2, L3, and L4 networking protocols. The role addresses the technical challenge of ensuring high quality within the Ethernet Software Stack through automated workflows and robust performance validation for merchant silicon.

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize software, tools, and libraries to maintain OS verification infrastructure.
  • Create new test suites for network protocols across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
  • Develop performance indicators and benchmarks to evaluate current and future software performance.
  • Build dashboards and reports for regression analysis and degradation detection.
  • Transform existing automation workflows to accelerate the deployment of new software releases.
  • Drive the evolution of CI/CD pipelines using AI agents and modern toolsets.
  • Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and define standard methodologies for verification excellence.
  • Mentor junior team members and coordinate projects across global verification teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience developing software for network validation and verification.
  • Expert level Python programming skills.
  • Experience with large-scale verification or automation frameworks.
  • Strong networking background covering L2, L3, and L4 protocols.
  • Proven knowledge of Linux systems.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD and DevOps tools including Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, and Docker.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate projects and mentor junior team members.

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