Senior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking
NVIDIASenior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking
NVIDIALocation
remote, Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$224,000 - $431,250 per year
Job description
As a Senior Software Engineer - Traffic & Networking at NVIDIA, you will play a crucial role in defining and delivering innovative solutions for cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with top engineers and architects to build powerful systems that serve global customers. This position focuses on developing secure and efficient software while maintaining ownership of projects from development to production. Join a diverse and supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on the future of computing.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across teams to develop and deliver scalable software for cloud infrastructure.
- Design, build, and maintain network and systems automation solutions for 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 the work.
- Share roadmaps, technical demos, and vision with collaborators and leaders to provide updates.
- Maintain ownership of work from the initial development stage through to production.
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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