Senior Solutions Architect, RoCE end-to-end
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $184,000 to $356,500
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 (19 min ago) · observed since
About this job
NVIDIA networking designs and manufactures high-performance networking equipment that enable the most powerful super computers in the largest data centers in the world. With a distributed collection of NVIDIA GPUs inter-connected by networking solutions such as InfiniBand, Ethernet, or RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) we make powerful ML/AI platforms possible. We believe in our people and our products. We are seeking motivated, personable, and independent individuals to join our team!
We seek experienced software embedded engineers to help support our groundbreaking, innovative technologies that make AI workloads in large clusters even more performant. As a networking Sr. Solutions Architect at NVIDIA you will have agency and palpable effects on the business, and work closely with customers and R&D teams.
What you’ll be doing:
Support networking technologies such as Spectrum-X and work with customers on their technical challenges and requirements using said technologies during pre-sales activities
Develop proof-of-concept materials for innovative technologies for use by early adopters
Gain customers’ trust and understand their needs to help design and deploy groundbreaking NVIDIA networking platforms to run AI and HPC workloads
Address sophisticated and highly visible customer issues
Work closely with R&D teams to develop new features for customers
Help with product requirements alongside engineering and product marketing
What we need to see:
8+ years of experience with real time embedded computer software, knowledge of Linux kernel, Ethernet and IP protocols
B.Sc, Masters, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Extensive knowledge in, and experience with debugging issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details
Ability to work collaboratively and be willing to work directly with customers
Proven experience with Firmware level code development for Networking products
Background with common sideband management protocols including NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface), MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol), and RMII (Remote Management Interface)
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Coding development experience with multiple programming languages (from low-level C programming language to high-level languages such as Perl, python, and shell scripts)
Knowledge in Cloud infrastructure and AI workflows
Linux Environment and Linux Networking
Familiarity with NVIDIA DPUs, RoCE, and RDMA concepts
NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. The high-speed networking solutions enable GPUs for large scale deployments. Our work opens new universes to explore, enables outstanding creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions, from artificial intelligence to autonomous vehicles. NVIDIA is looking for excellent people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. 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. If you're creative and self-motivated, we want to hear from you!
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:184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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 ($184,000) is above 55% of the 5,064 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 189 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,800; the middle half runs from $149,391 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 7, 2026.
This listingSenior Solutions Architect, RoCE end-to-end$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, Subnet Management$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, AI Networking$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Firmware Security Architect, Networking$184,000 to $356,500
Senior Compiler Engineer - AI$184,000 to $287,500
Senior System Software Engineer, Performance - CUDA Driver$184,000 to $356,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Solutions Architect, RoCE end-to-end (this listing) | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Subnet Management | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, AI Networking | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Firmware Security Architect, Networking | $184,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Compiler Engineer - AI | $184,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior System Software Engineer, Performance - CUDA Driver | $184,000 - $356,500 |
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 (Levels 4-5 combined)
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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