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Network Software Architect

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/9/2026

Compensation

$224,000 - $431,250 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Networking Software Architect role at NVIDIA focuses on developing next-generation networking protocols for AI systems. The team is dedicated to creating RDMA Transport protocols that enhance distributed AI training and inference. Candidates will work on innovative technologies that improve communication efficiency between GPUs, impacting overall AI application performance. This position offers an opportunity to advance the state-of-the-art in networking infrastructure.

Requirements

  • M.S./Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
  • Research experience driving transport protocol innovations.
  • Deep understanding of RDMA.
  • Proven fundamentals of compute, network architecture, and operating systems.
  • Strong experience with Linux.
  • Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multi-national, multi-time-zone corporate environment.

Responsibilities

  • Research and propose novel transport mechanisms based on RDMA technology for AI systems using simulations, experiments, and proof-of-concept prototypes.
  • Architect the frameworks for NVIDIA’s programmable networking devices for novel protocols.
  • Provide system-level architecture to guide NVIDIA’s customers to deploy and operate the new protocols.
  • Collaborate across NVIDIA to co-design the stack to exploit new transport mechanisms.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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