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NVIDIA’s Networking BU group is seeking to hire a Software Engineer for the Ethernet Switch SDK team. The next generation of Ethernet Switches are a key component of the most innovative AI and Cloud Computing Networks in the world. This is a key driver for innovation and growth not only for NVIDIA but our end customers as well. As a member of the Ethernet Switch Software Team, you will design and develop the SDK Library abstraction layer. This role will require you to participate in the design & development of the software while working closely with Architecture, Firmware and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of our products to the market.

What you'll be doing:

Research, prototype, develop and optimize APIs, tools and libraries for Switching, Routing, Telemetry, Analytics, and many other modules.

Analyze, influence and improve the performance of software libraries,  APIs, and tools according to good engineering practices.

Collaborate with other team members, architects, firmware engineers and QA teams

Innovate & rapidly develop proof of concept prototypes that can then be developed into full fledged products/solutions

Collaborate with other Nvidia R&D teams around the globe.

What we need to see:

A Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Outstanding proficiency in C Programming, with a strong focus on improving performance and crafting efficient code.

Scripting skills (Python or Bash or Perl)

Strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of algorithms and proficient with data structures Operating System concepts like memory management, user-space vs kernel space, mutual exclusion, multi-threading

Experience with Linux distributions

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Proven understanding of Networking protocols (at L2, L3, L4 layers).

Creative, self motivated and collaborative person comfortable working with local and international teams.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Previous experience (1-2 years) working with Networking Products or Embedded Systems

Experience with toolchains like GNU, CMAKE, GCC or other
compilers

Contributions to open source software for e.g. contributions to Linux kernel or maintainer of projects in GitHub

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

The base salary range is 120,000 USD - 230,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.