Software Engineer, DOCA SDK

Job Title

Software Engineer, DOCA SDK

Role Summary

Develop core libraries and SDK components for NVIDIA's DOCA platform to enable high-performance SmartNIC functionality. Work on network acceleration, packet-processing frameworks, and integrations with upstream projects and host applications.

Team responsibilities include designing, implementing, and optimizing software that interacts with drivers, firmware, hardware, and higher-layer applications.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires professional experience; posting specifies 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize software for network acceleration and SmartNIC-based services. Collaborate across teams and with customers to produce robust SDK components.

• Architect and develop DOCA SDK components and libraries for SmartNICs.
• Engage with customers and architects to gather requirements and translate them into software design.
• Integrate and collaborate with other teams (drivers, kernel/firmware, hardware, and higher-layer apps like OVS/VPP).
• Work on performance optimization and debugging of network and system code.
• Contribute to upstream projects and maintain compatibility with common packet-processing frameworks.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 3+ years programming in C/C++.
• 3+ years working in Linux environments and using Linux development tools.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (primarily Ethernet) and security protocols.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
• Experience in performance optimization of system and network code.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with DPDK and PMD development.
• Experience designing SDKs and APIs.
• Open-source contributions to projects such as OVS, DPDK, or the Linux kernel.
• Experience leading a small team or owning a multi-engineer feature.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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.