Solutions Architect, Ethernet NIC and DPU

NVIDIA • Redmond, WA

21h

About The Position

We are seeking driven, high-energy, networking savvy candidates to join the Solutions Architecture team. You will help major cloud platforms develop, validate, and deploy world-leading networking solutions using NVIDIA NICs and DPUs. You’ll bridge customer needs with advanced product execution, collaborating across engineering, sales, and product teams. Come join us!

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other Engineering fields or equivalent experience is required.
• 12+ years in Solution Engineering or similar roles.
• A proven background in data center and cloud provider network architecture is necessary.
• Passion for improving customer experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience with NIC hardware and software stacks, including configuration, testing, and solving, is required.
• You must have proficiency in networking fundamentals, such as NICs, switching, and protocols in modern data centers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer system architecture, Linux, PCIe devices, and networking management protocols is needed.
• Work independently, manage priorities well, and have excellent communication skills to serve as a trusted advisor.

Nice To Haves

• Exhibit practical experience with NICs, DPUs, and Ethernet switches.
• Knowledge of system and board-level development trade-offs for high-performance NIC integration (thermal, power, signal integrity, BMC, BIOS integration) will set you apart.
• Experience working with Cloud Service Providers and showcasing in-depth knowledge of RDMA, Collectives, and AI benchmarking will be highly valued.
• A background with NVIDIA hardware/software will make you a standout candidate!

Responsibilities

• Introduce, qualify, and integrate NVIDIA NIC and DPU products with cloud service providers, addressing sophisticated and obvious customer issues.
• Build customer trust and understanding their outstanding networking requirements will be crucial.
• Run technical meetings such as project evaluations, feature discussions, debugging sessions, and workshops.
• Optimize host networking and performance by analyzing bottlenecks (CPU, PCIe, memory, NUMA) and develop PoC solutions for critical business needs.
• Lead presale and architecture activities with customers and implementing innovative networking solutions, including Spectrum switch, ConnectX network adapter, and Bluefield DPU

Benefits

• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees