The NVIDIA NVLink team is looking for a Senior Software Developer or manager to act as Tech Lead in Santa Clara. This role focuses on developing firmware and network OS for NVLink, NVIDIA's networking fabric for datacenter infrastructure. The individual will lead the development of NVLink software, ensuring high-quality software deliveries and collaborating with various teams. The position requires a strong technical lead who can drive projects from idea to production.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Over 12 years of direct software development experience with substantial responsibility for complex, customer-facing systems.
• Proven track record as a technical lead, engineering manager, or architect for significant features or products in networking and datacenter infrastructure.
• Strong networking acumen in developing or leading firmware and/or OS development of network infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical direction across teams.
• Strong hands-on development experience in embedded C/C++ and Python.

• Spearhead the end-to-end development and implementation of features for NVLink.
• Serve as the Point of Contact and own the Software Development Life Cycle for the programs.
• Define technical direction and drive NVLink features from idea to production.
• Collaborate closely with product, test, applications engineering, and partner engineering teams.
• Implement application flows that build on the networking fabric to support core CSP customers.
• Establish guidelines for evaluation, observability, and continuous improvement of networking infrastructure.
• Promote AI adoption in software development and across the development lifecycle.

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.