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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer – Networking

NVIDIA

. Lead and own test strategies for advanced networking use cases end-to-end .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $287,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading test strategies for advanced networking use cases, with strong proficiency in Python and Bash scripting. Capable of architecting test automation frameworks, improving CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring high-quality software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Test Automation FrameworksPython/Bash ScriptingLinux Datacenter Network EngineeringContinuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Performance Testing and Analysis

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Hard Skills
Test StrategiesFunctional TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingLinux Operating SystemsNetwork ProtocolsDebuggingSoftware Development PracticesPerformance Tuning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
JenkinsGitLab CI/CDWiresharkTcpdumpPerftestIperfKVM/QEMUOVS
Industry Keywords
NetworkingNetwork EquipmentTCP/IPEthernetRDMAVirtualizationContinuous DeliverySoftware Quality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JenkinsLinuxPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and own test strategies for advanced networking use cases end-to-end
  • Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, architects, customer solutions engineers, and product managers to translate customer requirements into comprehensive verification plans
  • Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance test campaigns for software applications, firmware, tools, and networking protocols
  • Drive coverage decisions and sign-off criteria
  • Architect and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure using Python and Bash
  • Improve the team’s CI/CD pipeline and test reliability
  • Triage, root-cause, and drive resolution of complex software defects across multiple subsystems
  • Lead release quality activities, own release indicators, track risk, and communicate readiness to engineering and product management stakeholders
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and establish best practices
  • Evaluate and improve test processes, methodologies, and tooling

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of familiarity with Linux datacenter network engineering
  • 1+ years of exposure to and comprehension of standard practices in software development
  • Strong proficiency in Python/Bash scripting languages
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, command-line tools and computer networking
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and isolate software defects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Outstanding attention to details and a dedication to delivering top-quality software solutions
  • Experience with network equipment (switches, network Cards) and understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet, RDMA)
  • Experience with Linux Virtualization (KVM/QEMU), OVS, and network encapsulation technologies
  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
  • Background with performance testing and analysis tools (e.g., wireshark, tcpdump, perftest, iperf)
  • Experience with system/network/CPU performance tuning in Linux OS environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous benefits package
  • Equity