Senior Switch Software Architect

Job Title

Senior Switch Software Architect

Role Summary

Senior software architect responsible for defining and driving software architectures for Ethernet switch ASIC-based networking platforms used in data center, telco, and edge AI/ML systems.

Work within a cross-functional engineering organization to specify switching software stacks, Linux kernel networking, and embedded networking software; represent the team in standards bodies, open-source projects, and customer engagements.

Experience Level

Senior-level — requires substantial experience (12+ years) in embedded networking software, including at least 5 years acting as a Software Architect for major modules.

Responsibilities

You will define architectures, evaluate technologies, and lead cross-team execution to deliver high-performance switching software.

• Explore and evaluate networking technologies, protocols, hardware/software capabilities, and open-source drivers to shape platform direction.
• Identify new technologies, partners, and initiatives aligned with the product roadmap.
• Define robust architectures and technical requirements for embedded software to meet AI/ML workload and high-performance networking needs.
• Lead R&D and Validation collaboration; provide technical guidance, design reviews, and test-plan oversight.
• Contribute as a member of the next-generation switch definition team.
• Collaborate closely with chip design, firmware, hardware platform, and system teams.
• Coordinate with product marketing, program managers, and account managers to drive project execution.
• Lead customer engagements for advanced, edge, and pioneering deployments.
• Produce patents, white papers, and participate in technical forums and industry working groups.
• Design and implement proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas.

Requirements

Must-have experience and skills.

• 12+ years of embedded software development for networking products, with 5+ years serving as a Software Architect for significant modules.
• Expert knowledge of Ethernet/IP technologies, network topologies, and data-center/telco/edge networking features.
• Strong embedded software design skills and operating system fundamentals.
• Proven track record of researching and integrating emerging technologies into practical solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and successful project ownership.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to build consensus across large organizations.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Professional-level English and local language proficiency.

Nice-to-have:

• Broad knowledge of Switch ASIC hardware, SDKs, and network operating systems (NOS).
• Deep Linux kernel and networking expertise.
• Ability to prototype and deliver initial implementations to demonstrate value.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. (These degree requirements were taken from the source posting.)

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.