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Senior Software Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated senior software engineer to join the Networking Business Unit, focusing on data forwarding technologies and network functions virtualization. The role involves developing software for Ethernet switching platforms and SmartNICs, contributing to innovative solutions for modern data centers. The engineer will work with cutting-edge tools and techniques while collaborating with various teams on feature development and defect resolution. This position offers an opportunity to lead multi-functional teams and drive significant projects.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of software development experience in data forwarding on Ethernet switching silicon and/or offload on SmartNICs.
  • Strong and validated experience in C programming.
  • Strong technical abilities, problem solving, design, coding and debugging skills.
  • Previous experience leading feature development and delivering independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to swiftly understand new requirements and technologies and quickly prototype and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test and maintain new functionality and improvements related to forwarding and offload of routing, ACLs, QOS, CLAG, NAT, policy-based routing, VxLAN-EVPN and more.
  • Work on data forwarding on Ethernet switching platforms and SmartNICs based on the roadmap.
  • Collaborate with team members, architects, QA and Support teams on feature definition, development, release and defect fixing.
  • Lead and guide multi-functional teams on large feature development activities for senior levels.

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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