NVIDIA · 5 days ago
Senior Software Manager, Networking Platforms
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$272K/yr - $426K/yr
10+ years expNVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Engineering Leader to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Team! In this role, you will lead a software development team responsible for defining and implementing Cumulus Linux core platform services and collaborate with multi-functional engineering and product teams to deliver features on Cumulus Linux’s roadmap.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team designing and developing software for Cumulus Linux operating system (OS) which runs on NVIDIA's portfolio of data center switches
Lead a team working on bringing up Cumulus Linux on next generation Nvidia Ethernet switches
Developing and maintaining software in Python, C and Shell for Cumulus Linux OS
Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver features on Cumulus Linux’s roadmap
Debugging and resolving issues reported by test and customer-facing teams
Work closely with recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing and interviewing candidates, participating in conferences/events, and onboarding new employees. Help engineers develop their careers, assigning them to projects tailored to their current skill levels as well as their long-term development, taking into account evolving strengths and capabilities
Work with open source software upstream communities as needed, supervise technology trends like emerging standards for any technology opportunities
Guide through the problem solving process, minimize how often problems take place and proactively take steps to prevent problems from happening
Qualification
Required
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience)
10+ overall years of proven leadership in Linux systems, data center networking technologies, delivery of software and firmware for Ethernet switching platforms
5 or more years of people management experience in an enterprise environment
Strong experience with networking control plane CPU subsystems, PCIE, I2C, PSUs, SMBus, PHY Layer technologies and hardware platform bringups
Excellent knowledge of Linux systems administration, Linux internals and tools
Experience driving projects from concept to production
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable articulating value propositions to customers and influencing internal teams
Experience with embedded software on network switches
Background with bring up and troubleshooting of Ethernet Switching ASICs, Ethernet interfaces and modules
Preferred
Strong background in Ethernet switching, Linux systems and Linux kernel networking
Experience with Merchant Silicon based platforms for Switching/Routing
Strong background in debugging kernel and hardware issues
Familiarity with Data Center Networking technologies
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10001+ employees
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Founder and CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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