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Senior Software Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$184k - $287.5kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer with Linux kernel networking experience to join NVIDIA’s Linux networking drivers R&D team. Focus on developing Linux kernel networking drivers for NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField adapters, contributing to upstream kernel, and leading end-to-end engineering activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality code for the Linux kernel and open-source environments, contributing to the upstream kernel community.
  • Collaborate and debug with teams across the globe to provide the best networking solutions for our customers.
  • Drive complex technical issues to closure that may occur across team boundaries.
  • Lead the complete engineering process, including refining requirements, building data structures/algorithms, implementation, peer review, developer testing, and post-GA support.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment of continuous development and deployment cycles.
  • Craft and implement Linux kernel networking drivers for NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField network adapters, as well as userspace libraries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in the field.
  • Native C programming experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
  • Experience with Linux kernel-level programming.
  • Deep understanding of networking drivers and software/hardware interaction, including device drivers, Linux kernel internals, and userspace/kernel interactions.
  • Strong networking knowledge — TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and network device driver architecture.
  • Strong ability to self-manage and communicate effectively.

Skills

Required:C programmingLinux kernel programmingNetworking (TCP/IP, L2/L3)

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (as per company page)
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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