Network Software Architect
NVIDIA, US, CA, Santa Clara
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Not stated
- Area
- Infra, platform & SRE, Inference & ML systems
- Posted
- 9 days ago
About the role
NVIDIA Networking has been a leader in high performance networking infrastructure for many years. The next unit of computing is the datacenter, and the network makes it all possible! We are growing our networking architecture team with people passionate about accelerated computing. We are looking for you - a Networking Software Architect, to develop the next generation of networking protocols for AI.
We are developing RDMA Transport protocols within the Networking software architecture team at NVIDIA. We build the underlying infrastructure under protocols such as RoCEv2, Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) and NVIDIA Spectrum-X that form the basis for distributed AI training and inference. We're seeking a highly motivated, creative professional with networking protocols expertise along with experience in RDMA and its usage in large scale AI systems. Efficient and fast communication between GPUs directly impacts end-to-end AI application performance. This impact continues to grow with the increasing scale of next generation systems. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance the state-of-the-art, break performance barriers, and deliver platforms the world has never seen before. Are you ready to build the new and innovative technologies that will help realize NVIDIA's vision?
What you'll be doing:
- Research and propose novel transport mechanisms based on RDMA technology for AI systems using simulations, experiments and proof-of-concept prototypes.
- Architect the frameworks for NVIDIA’s programmable networking devices for novel protocols.
- Provide system-level architecture to guide NVIDIA’s customers to deploy and operate the new protocols.
- Collaborate across NVIDIA to co-design the stack to exploit new transport mechanisms.
What we need to see:
- M.S./Ph.D. degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
- Research experience driving transport protocol innovations.
- Deep understanding of RDMA.
- Proven fundamentals of compute, network architecture and operating systems.
- Strong experience with Linux.
- Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multi-national, multi-time-zone corporate environment.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Expertise in related technology and passion for networking. Experience with AI communication patterns and parallelization techniques.
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of effectively guiding and influencing within a dynamic and multi-functional environment.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
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