Senior Software Engineer, Cumulus Linux

NVIDIA is seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux services and internals to join our Cumulus Linux team. Cumulus Linux is a leading open-networking operating system and a cornerstone of the AI Factory — the next-generation data center designed to power the training, fine-tuning, and deployment of AI models at scale. As part of the team, you will design and implement core features of Cumulus Linux that enable the world’s most advanced data centers. You will work closely with cross-functional architecture and design teams, shaping the future of NVIDIA’s networking technologies while gaining hands-on experience across our hardware and software ecosystem — from advanced networking ASICs to large-scale distributed systems.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development and integration of Cumulus Linux on next-generation NVIDIA switch platforms.

• Design and develop new functionalities, while also maintaining and enhancing existing Linux system services.

• Work collaboratively with team members, product managers, architects, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Innovate and rapidly develop proof-of-concept (POC) prototypes that can evolve into fully developed products or solutions.

• Engage closely with customers to understand their challenges, use cases, and deployment strategies, and devise innovative solutions.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5+ years of software development experience with a strong emphasis on Linux, containers, and virtualization.

• Strong and validated experience in C programming.

• Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.

• Ability to quickly understand new requirements and technologies and swiftly prototype and implement solutions.

• Excellent communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Background in Linux kernel networking internals.

• Participation in the open-source community.

• Python and C++ programming skills.

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