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Senior Software and System Architect

NVIDIA

Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)

Base salary $152,000  to $287,500

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA +3 more

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  • LocationSanta Clara, CA +3 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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All 4 locations
  • US, CA, Santa Clara
  • US, NY, Remote
  • US, NJ, Remote
  • US, CA, Remote

About this job

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. NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Senior Software and System Architect to join our Networking Software Architecture group. Nvidia's Architecture group consists of world-class architects responsible for crafting the next generation state-of-the-art architecture for our DPUs & NICs technologies.

The position includes researching new technologies with a focus on defining the architecture of groundbreaking technologies in various domains: networking, security, virtualization and orchestration. You work will play a vital role in advancing our datacenter networking and security solutions. You will be working with global teams iand have a unique opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company shaping the future of data-centers technologies. Does this sound like a role you are looking for? Then we'd love to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

  • Leading architecture for cloud-networking and security solutions

  • Designing state-of-the-art system architecture for DPUs & NICs technologies

  • Building end-to-end solutions from application level to hardware level

  • Providing fast and creative solutions to complex problems

  • Writing effective, clear and reliable architecture specifications

  • Evaluating new technologies, innovating and rapidly developing proof of concept prototypes that can then be developed into full-fledged products/solutions

  • Working closely with different Nvidia teams around the world including software and hardware architects, R&D, product teams, solution architects, application and field engineers

  • Working with high profile customers on advanced and groundbreaking technologies and solutions

What we need to see:

  • B.Sc/M.Sc/Phd degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Architect or Systems Architect; Within that, strong experience as a Software Developer.

  • Deep knowledge of and experience with C and Python

  • Hands-on Linux development experience

  • Cloud-networking experience

  • Wide knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and common network topologies

  • Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work concurrently with multiple groups locally and abroad in the organization

  • Excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills

Ways to stand out of a crowd:

  • Development experience with networking/security devices – NICs/DPUs/Switches/Routers /Firewalls

  • Good understanding of OSs and drivers

  • Background with data center technologies, network topologies and cloud

  • Experience with DPDK, OVS, OVN

  • Experience with Docker, Containers, Kubernetes components & subsystems

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and. due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($152,000) is above 28% of the 4,280 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 86 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,362; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $204,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Software and System Architect (this listing)$152,000 - $287,500
Senior Networking Architect$152,000 - $287,500
Solutions Architect, AI and ML$152,000 - $287,500
Infrastructure Solutions Architect - OEM$152,000 - $287,500
Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance$152,000 - $287,500
Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems Engineer, EDA Infrastructure$152,000 - $287,500
Senior Graphics Driver Engineer$152,000 - $241,500

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All NVIDIA roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Multiple locations (4) (Levels 3-4 combined)

152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

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