Senior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $224,000 to $431,250
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
Join our outstanding team at NVIDIA to craft the future of computing! As a Senior Software Engineer - Traffic & Networking, you'll have the chance to define and deliver innovative solutions for our cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with top engineers, architects, and managers to build powerful systems for global customers. Develop secure and efficient software for a significant impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Collaborate across teams to develop and deliver scalable software for our brand new cloud infrastructure.
Design, build, and maintain network and systems automation solutions for highly dynamic, multi-tenant environments.
Engage closely with partners to understand their requirements and ensure an outstanding user experience.
Contribute to and lead open-source projects and communities relevant to our work.
Share roadmaps, technical demos, and vision with collaborators and leaders to provide updates and show progress.
Maintain ownership of your work from the initial development stage through to production, ensuring flawless execution.
What We Need to See:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems.
Advanced programming skills in one or more languages, including C, C++, Go, or Rust.
Proven experience building and maintaining APIs.
Knowledge of asynchronous programming, threading, state machines, and data structures.
Experience with data persistence and storage (SQL or equivalent).
Understanding of secure communication protocols such as mutual TLS or IPsec.
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols, including IP, IPv6, BGP, HTTP, ICMP, and tunneling protocols.
Ways to Stand Out from the crowd:
Background working at a hyperscale cloud service provider.
Experience designing, operating, or automating EVPN/VXLAN fabrics and other overlay networking solutions.
Deep familiarity with IPv6 deployment, routing, address management, and dual-stack cloud environments.
Experience with BGP-based network architectures, traffic engineering, and scalable routing design.
Familiarity with host management technologies such as DHCP, Redfish, and UEFI, as well as security services including TPM, TXT, and Secure Boot.
224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5; and 272,000 USD – 431,250 USD for Level 6.
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 ($224,000) is above 82% of the 4,314 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 73 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,100; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $203,000.
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 listingSenior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking$224,000 to $431,250
Senior Full-Stack Lead Engineer$224,000 to $356,500
Senior Developer Relations Manager, Data Platforms$224,000 to $431,250
Senior Developer Relations Lead, AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Science$224,000 to $431,250
Manager, Solutions Architecture - AI Infrastructure Build Readiness$224,000 to $356,500
Senior Research Engineer - AI Coding Tools$224,000 to $431,250
Senior Retail Developer Relations Manager, Digital Commerce$224,000 to $431,250
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking (this listing) | $224,000 - $431,250 |
| Senior Full-Stack Lead Engineer | $224,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Developer Relations Manager, Data Platforms | $224,000 - $431,250 |
| Senior Developer Relations Lead, AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Science | $224,000 - $431,250 |
| Manager, Solutions Architecture - AI Infrastructure Build Readiness | $224,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Research Engineer - AI Coding Tools | $224,000 - $431,250 |
| Senior Retail Developer Relations Manager, Digital Commerce | $224,000 - $431,250 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara • US, Remote (Levels 5-6 combined)
224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5; and 272,000 USD – 431,250 USD for Level 6.
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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