[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Software Engineer - Networking US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Embedded-Engineer---Networking_JR2025643) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Software Engineer - Networking ## Job description NVIDIA is looking for a creative software engineer to join the team. The incredible growth of AI factories represents the greatest change the world of networking has seen. Spectrum-X is NVIDIA's end-to-end Ethernet Networking solution designed to meet this new challenge with customers including the biggest and fastest-moving organizations in the world. We need a software engineer with strong customer-facing technical skills to join our Spectrum-X engineering team and help make this technology a success. ### What you'll be doing Working in a team of US-based software engineers developing NVIDIA's networking products. Debugging and diagnosing complex networking problems, and crafting the tools/processes to do it better. Engaging directly with NVIDIA customers to ensure we are aligned on their networking requirements and solve their problems. Working with a worldwide team of engineers, architects, product managers, and field personnel. ### What we need to see B.A./B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ overall years of experience developing embedded networking software (e.g. switches, routers, NICs) Strong programming skills in C and Python on Linux. Leadership in AI-native software development. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail, particularly in identifying and resolving networking issues. Good English communication and interpersonal skills. A track-record of autonomous and successful delivery under challenging conditions. ### Ways to stand out from the crowd Experience of data center network engineering spanning servers, NICs, cabling and switches. Strong understanding of ethernet networking, from switch pipelines (e.g. ACLs, forwarding rules) through networking protocols (like TCP/IP and BGP/EVPN-VxLAN) to network operating systems and their automation. Experience of NVIDIA networking technology such as Bluefield/ConnectX NICs, Spectrum switches, and the Cumulus Linux and SONiC operating systems. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 25, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 28 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-Embedded-Engineer---Networking_JR2025643) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [CAD Tools Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/5bfa4ad848453a3f3c87/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Relations Manager - Edge AI and Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b67e66817b9cc540e03e/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Relations Manager, Local AI Ecosystem](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/cd6f55b3005a741e48c1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Technology Engineer, Public Sector - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/1b735a7c56841724a2e8/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Software Engineering – Cloud Compute and Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/29d8142df4c1ad010bc4/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6fb248c49007f479715f/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Principal Software Engineer - Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/37b525d7bd67f1340522/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [Software Engineer, SystemML - AI Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/be338af580f81fc70940/) Meta Platforms · Menlo Park, CA ### [Distinguished Engineer, Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/eaa7e83192d7667b5b37/) Equinix · Redwood City, California, United States ### [Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 Nitro Networking, EC2 Nitro Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/6e26dfa375d37e366306/) Amazon · US, WA, Seattle [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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