Principal Switch Engineering Architect

World leader in accelerated computing, pioneering AI and digital twins technology.
$272,000 - $425,500
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15+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Hardware
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Description For Principal Switch Engineering Architect

NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing, is seeking a Principal Switch Engineering Architect to join their elite team of approximately 10 employees. This role is crucial in defining the architecture of NVIDIA's next generation switch product lines for both Ethernet and InfiniBand technologies.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of networking technology, supporting some of the world's most powerful supercomputers and AI systems, including technologies that power innovations like OpenAI's ChatGPT. As a Principal Switch Engineering Architect, you'll be working cross-functionally with software, ASIC design, verification, physical design, and platform teams.

The role requires a deep understanding of switch architecture across all aspects, making you a key source of information for design and verification engineers. You'll be responsible for defining sophisticated features and algorithms for next-generation products, balancing architectural requirements with backend considerations. The position involves handling complex full-chip correctness and performance issues that require comprehensive cross-unit understanding.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in ASIC development and networking architectures. The role offers competitive compensation ($272,000 - $425,500) plus equity, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at a company that's driving innovation in AI and accelerated computing.

The ideal candidate will bring more than 15 years of ASIC development experience, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You'll be joining a company that values diversity and innovation, working on projects that directly impact the future of computing and artificial intelligence.

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Responsibilities For Principal Switch Engineering Architect

  • Define architecture of NVIDIA's next generation switch product lines for Ethernet and InfiniBand
  • Work cross-functionally with software, ASIC design, verification, physical design and platform teams
  • Define implementation of sophisticated features and algorithms for next products
  • Handle challenging Full-Chip correctness and performance issues
  • Work with board and package design teams on design limitations
  • Understand and implement Ethernet, InfiniBand and NvLink protocols

Requirements For Principal Switch Engineering Architect

  • B.S or MS. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • More than 15 years of experience in ASIC development
  • More than 7 years of experience in uArch/Arch definitions of networking ASICs
  • At least 6 years of hands-on experience in writing Verilog/VHDL
  • Strong analytic capabilities
  • Ability to drive complex activities involving many interfaces and teams
  • Good communications skills

Benefits For Principal Switch Engineering Architect

Equity
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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