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Manager, Software Engineering - Networking

Santa Clara, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$224,000–$431,250 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • NVLINK Switches
  • GPUs
  • firmware
  • networking technologies
  • High-Performance Computing
  • HPC
  • Python
  • C++
  • technical experience

Nice to have

  • Linux
  • Networking
  • AI flows
  • agents
  • development efficiency
  • Master’s degree

Role summary

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Software Manager to lead a team focused on developing firmware and software for NVLINK Switches and GPUs, specifically within the PHY connectivity layer. This role is critical for NVIDIA's next-generation networking technologies, enabling large-scale deployments in High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers. The manager will lead development and verification processes, act as a technical point of contact for strategic customers, investigate customer issues, and be hands-on in coding and debugging. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years in team management, and proficiency in Python, C/C++.

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Software Manager to lead a team developing the NVLINK Switches and GPUs over firmware in PHY connectivity layer. In this role you will be playing a critical role in development and verification aspects in our firmware and software layers, which are critical to NVIDIA's next generation networking technologies, and enable large-scale deployment in High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers. Are you passionate about working on innovative technologies for next gen HPC? Then we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing and leading a high impact team for development and verification processes over software and firmware layers

  • Serving as the primary technical point of contact for strategic customers

  • leading the investigating issues in customer setups and support new system bringup processes with our NVLINK technology

  • Owning development of major features end-to-end

  • Being actively hands-on (50%) in OS software coding and debugging

  • Collaborating with off-shore teams

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar technical field or equivalent experience

  • 8+ overall years of overall technical experience; 3+ years of experience managing a team

  • Python/C/C++ programming skills

  • Experience leading teams in developing software/firmware, and mentoring

  • Ability to self-teach and to learn quickly

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Linux & Networking experience

  • Working face to face with customers

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience .

  • Excellent social and written communication skills

  • Building AI flows, agents, for enhancing the development efficiency

With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely regarded as one of the most desirable technology employers in the world. Our teams are composed of some of the most forward‑thinking and driven engineers in the industry, and we continue to grow rapidly. If you are a senior data engineer passionate about building large‑scale, high‑impact data platforms, we’d love 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 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 20, 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.

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