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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer or manager - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Network Operating System (NOS), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Embedded C, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-development-tech-lead-nvlink-fw-and-nvos-2100-nvidia-usa-8991752 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, EE, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. * Over 12+ years of direct software development experience, including substantial responsibility for complex, customer-facing systems or platforms. * Proven track record as a technical lead, engineering manager or architect for significant features or products across networking and datacenter infra with clear ownership for both creating and execution of goals.. * Strong networking acumen, developing or leading the firmware and/or OS development of network infra. * Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical direction across teams while remaining as an individual contributor. * Strong hands-on development experience in embedded C/C++ and Python Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Engineering Manager or Technical lead driving the successful development of end-to-end networking projects. Experience developing embedded, RTOS and SDK workflows, for networking infrastructure. * Contributions to internal or open-source networking frameworks/OS, tooling, or driving methodologies. * Demonstrated history of mentoring senior engineers and elevating engineering standards around building, code quality, and reliability. * Proven track record of tech leading engineering from several different teams ## Description * Spearhead the end-to-end development and implementation of features that ensure our customers can configure, install, and solve issues with NVLink, which powers NVIDIA's datacenter fabric. * You will be the Point of Contact and own the SDLC for the programs, ensuring the highest quality of software deliveries. * Define technical direction, breakdown, and be the quality bar for NVLink features, and drive them from idea to production as a hands-on IC. * Collaborate closely with product, test, applications engineering, production/manufacturing, and partner engineering teams to translate customer issues into concrete product solutions. * Implement application flows that build on our networking fabric, helping the team to support our core CSP customer base. * Establish guidelines for evaluation, observability, and continuous improvement of our networking infrastructure from manufacturing to production networks. * Be an evangelist for AI adoption in software development, test and across the development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)