Senior Systems Software Engineer – Cloud Networking

NVIDIA

Senior Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA focused on developing low-latency streaming technology. Collaborate on QoS and routing algorithms for cloud-based applications.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $356,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with data center network/security architects and vendor partners to build the next generation of streaming technology for cloud-based ultra-low-latency applications.
Research, develop, and innovate network routing and QoS algorithms for secure ultra-low streaming and improve user experience.
Collaborate with our partners to build the next generation of networking gear optimized for low-latency streaming.
Use data analytics to measure user experience and develop features to grow our satisfied user base.
Define, implement, and improve industry-leading KPIs for networking, streaming quality, latency, and stutter.
Generate networking models that simulate various real-life end-user networks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, EE, or a closely related field.
10+ years of experience in networking and software development.
Fluent in L2, L3 networking stacks as well as IP routing, multicast, QoS, and transport layer protocols.
Hands-on experience with networking protocols and concepts, including BGP, RTP, QUIC, SCTP, TLS, STUN, TURN, and ICE.
Familiarity with congestion control, buffer bloat, active queue management methods, and concurrent traffic handling.
Hands-on experience with programming in C++ and Python, socket programming, multi-threaded systems, and real-time media applications.
Hardworking and self-motivated with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity
generous benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

networkingsoftware developmentL2 networkingL3 networkingIP routingmulticastQoSBGPC++Python

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsself-motivatedcollaboration

Certifications

PhDMaster’s degree