Senior Solutions Architect, Networking

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.

We are looking for networking savvy Solution Architect to join the NVIDIA SA team focused on supporting NVIDIA networking solutions for Data Center workloads. As part of the NVIDIA Solution Architecture organization, you will be driving our end-to-end technology solutions integration with some of NVIDIA's most strategic technology customers, as well as offering recommendations to business and engineering teams on our product strategy. This dynamic role requires excellent technical and interpersonal skills to analyze, define, implement, and fix large-scale networking projects with customers and internal teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with NVIDIA Consumer Internet and IT Services customers on data center networking infrastructure projects as a solution architect. Guide customer journey to server/network/cluster deployments and lead discussions about data center network topologies, compute/storage etc.

• Lead presale and architecture activities with hyperscale and industry customers and implement innovative networking solutions including Spectrum switch, ConnectX network adapter and Bluefield DPU.

• Conduct regular technical customer meetings for project/product roadmap, feature discussions and introduction to new technology solutions.

• Identifying new business/project opportunities for NVIDIA products and technology solutions in data center and artificial intelligence applications. Work closely with the Engineering, Product management and Sales teams.

• Lead and provide support for presales activities, POC, hands-on, and marketing activities.

• Preparing and delivering technical training presentations and workshops.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other Engineering fields or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of Solution Engineering (or similar Sales Engineering roles) experience.

• Proven background on data center/cloud provider network architecture.

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Ethernet Switches/Routers, congestion control methods and network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IPSEC, etc…

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with network adapters (NIC’s) and DPU’s, Ethernet TCP/IP and RDMA network configuration and performance tuning in data centers.

• System level understanding of server architecture, BMC, PCIe devices, Network Adapters, Linux OS and kernel drivers etc…

• Superb communication and liaison skills to work with customers, partners, and internal functions.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Hands-on experience with NVIDIA systems/SDKs (e.g. CUDA, DOCA).

• Experience in SONiC and/or Cumulus switch operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with InfiniBand/RoCE products (e.g. ConnectX adapters and Spectrum switches).

• AI workflows knowledge.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.