System Software Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA • Austin, TX

23h

About The Position

NVIDIA Networking is seeking an exceptional candidate to work with world-class technologies in the domains of High-Speed Communication for our most sophisticated markets, customers and hyperscalers.. Our products encompass Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, delivering a wide range of ground breaking networking, virtualization, and security services for cloud, complex compute, and AI workloads. As a Software Engineer in networking, you will play a crucial role in delivering high quality customer solutions for advanced networking use cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of familiarity with Linux datacenter network engineering along with 1+ years of exposure to and comprehension of standard practices in software development.
• Familiarity with Linux datacenter network engineering along with exposure to and comprehension of standard practices in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python/Bash scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, command-line tools and computer networking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and isolate software defects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Outstanding attention to details and a dedication to delivering top-quality software solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with network equipment (switches, network Cards) and understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet, RDMA).
• Experience with Linux Virtualization (KVM/QEMU), OVS, and network encapsulation technologies.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Background with performance testing and analysis tools (e.g., wireshark, tcpdump, perftest, iperf).
• Experience with system/network/CPU performance tuning in Linux OS environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including software developers, network engineers, architects, customer solutions engineers, and product managers to understand customer use cases and compose test strategies to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Carry out functional, integration, regression, and performance testing for software applications, firmware attributes, tools, and networking protocols aligning with designated user situations.
• Identify, debug, and report software defects, inconsistencies, and other quality issues.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Python and Bash.
• Work with planning and tracking systems to manage the release progress and build release indicators.
• Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and suggest improvements to enhance the quality and maintainability of the software.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of test processes and methodologies, recommending improvements as necessary.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends in software verification and QA.

Benefits

• With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level