NVIDIA is looking for a brilliant Software & Systems Architect to join the NIC Software/Firmware Architecture group. Be part of a team crafting the upcoming data-center DPU generation with hardware and software architects, R&D teams, and external customers. We have assembled a team of outstanding people, whose mission is to both push the frontiers of what is possible today and to define the next-generation platforms of tomorrow.What You’ll Be Doing:Define next-generation DPU/SmartNIC architecture and features for computing clusters and data-centers.Define the SW stack from application level to HW interface, ensuring flawless integration.Collaborate closely with HW architects to define new HW features and SW-HW interfaces for diverse use cases.Conduct research in network protocols, new network technologies, networking drivers, accelerations, and offloading of various network-related tasks.Explore a wide range of topics, including Generative AI (inference and training), storage, cyber security, HPC, and emulation offloads.What We Need to See:B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.8+ years of shown experience in the field.Proven track record to quickly adapt to new technologies and delve deep into new areas.Outstanding ability to work independently, interact with customers, and guide R&D teams.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to drive innovative solutions for complex requirements and issues.NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is committed to encouraging a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.