Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$320,000 - $488,750

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Global Connectivity Distinguished Engineer to help develop next-generation connectivity solutions for its data centers and AI Factories. The role works with industry partners to shape the strategic design, deployment, and optimization of high-capacity terrestrial long-haul and subsea pathways connecting AI hubs. It bridges physical fiber infrastructure with global-scale AI deployments and leads coordinated global fiber strategy across commercial, regulatory, engineering, and analytical disciplines.

Requirements

At least 18 years in a business leadership role within a hyperscale cloud provider or Tier-1 global carrier.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
A proven track record leading large infrastructure projects, such as transoceanic subsea systems or national-scale terrestrial fiber builds.
Experience designing interconnections for high-density GPU clusters, including the distinct backhaul requirements for AI training versus inference.
Deep understanding of Right-of-Way (ROW), subsea landing stations, and power-to-fiber ratios.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement sophisticated commercial initiatives.
A proven track record engaging with utility commissions, federal regulators, and grid operators.
Experience with both new and established global fiber ecosystems.
Skills in financial modeling, contracts, and risk evaluation for energy-related transactions.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in fiber-system economics, utility ratemaking, and energy markets.
Experience negotiating agreements, evaluating collaborative right-of-way options, and supporting large-scale infrastructure planning.
Comfort operating at the intersection of engineering, markets, and policy.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners on diverse long-haul terrestrial routes to support network resilience and high-capacity data flow between regional AI hubs.
Participate in subsea and terrestrial consortiums to enable capacity and efficiency and optimize transit cost per bit.
Work with government relations to influence market rules and support reliable, scalable fiber options for AI Factories.
Conduct market and connectivity-systems analysis, including economic modeling, risk assessment, and portfolio valuation, to inform investment decisions.
Advance the transition from best-effort transport to ultra-reliable, low-latency communication (URLLC) protocols.
Navigate international regulatory frameworks and ITU-T standards to identify constraints on cross-border data transfers.
Manage 3–5 year timelines for carrier-neutral interconnection in collaboration with government stakeholders.
Coordinate AI interconnection needs with national data residency laws and security and encryption requirements.
Lead commercial, regulatory, engineering, and analytical disciplines in implementing a coordinated global fiber strategy.