Senior Software Manager, Networking Platforms

NVIDIA•Us, CA

About The Position

NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Engineering Leader to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Team! Are you looking for an exciting role that allows you to lead Cumulus Linux development, take full ownership of tasks from A-Z and deliver independently with minimum supervision? We present you with an opportunity where you will be part of the team that develops the Network Operating system software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing. In this role on Cumulus Linux, a Debian based distribution, you'll be responsible for leading a software development team responsible for defining, and implementing, Cumulus Linux core platform services, Reliability, Availability and Serviceability features, Telemetry and enable Cumulus Linux on next generation ASICs and platforms for NVIDIA's market-leading Ethernet switches. You will collaborate with multi-functional engineering and product teams. What you'll be doing: Lead a team designing and developing software for Cumulus Linux operating system (OS) which runs on NVIDIA's portfolio of data center switches. Lead a team working on bringing up Cumulus Linux on next generation Nvidia Ethernet switches. Developing and maintaining software in Python, C and Shell for Cumulus Linux OS. Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver features on Cumulus Linux’s roadmap. Debugging and resolving issues reported by test and customer-facing teams. Work closely with recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing and interviewing candidates, participating in conferences/events, and onboarding new employees. Help engineers develop their careers, assigning them to projects tailored to their current skill levels as well as their long-term development, taking into account evolving strengths and capabilities Work with open source software upstream communities as needed, supervise technology trends like emerging standards for any technology opportunities. Guide through the problem solving process, minimize how often problems take place and proactively take steps to prevent problems from happening

Requirements

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience)
10+ overall years of proven leadership in Linux systems, data center networking technologies, delivery of software and firmware for Ethernet switching platforms
5 or more years of people management experience in an enterprise environment.
Strong experience with networking control plane CPU subsystems, PCIE, I2C, PSUs, SMBus, PHY Layer technologies and hardware platform bringups.
Excellent knowledge of Linux systems administration, Linux internals and tools.
Experience driving projects from concept to production
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable articulating value propositions to customers and influencing internal teams
Experience with embedded software on network switches.
Background with bring up and troubleshooting of Ethernet Switching ASICs, Ethernet interfaces and modules

Nice To Haves

Strong background in Ethernet switching, Linux systems and Linux kernel networking
Experience with Merchant Silicon based platforms for Switching/Routing
Strong background in debugging kernel and hardware issues.
Familiarity with Data Center Networking technologies

Responsibilities

Lead a team designing and developing software for Cumulus Linux operating system (OS) which runs on NVIDIA's portfolio of data center switches.
Lead a team working on bringing up Cumulus Linux on next generation Nvidia Ethernet switches.
Developing and maintaining software in Python, C and Shell for Cumulus Linux OS.
Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver features on Cumulus Linux’s roadmap.
Debugging and resolving issues reported by test and customer-facing teams.
Work closely with recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing and interviewing candidates, participating in conferences/events, and onboarding new employees.
Help engineers develop their careers, assigning them to projects tailored to their current skill levels as well as their long-term development, taking into account evolving strengths and capabilities
Work with open source software upstream communities as needed, supervise technology trends like emerging standards for any technology opportunities.
Guide through the problem solving process, minimize how often problems take place and proactively take steps to prevent problems from happening