Senior Software Engineer – DOCA SDK

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building the core technologies behind NVIDIA’s SmartNIC platform. You will work on the NVIDIA DOCA SDK, enabling developers to create hardware‑accelerated, cloud‑native networking and security applications, and collaborate with the Linux Foundation’s DPDK project.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop next‑generation networking acceleration technologies.
• Build and enhance core software components within the NVIDIA DOCA SDK.
• Partner with architects, customers, and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions.
• Collaborate across the software stack—including applications, virtualization, drivers, Linux kernel, firmware, and hardware teams.
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the design of performant, maintainable software.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience developing in C/C++.
• Proficiency with Linux development tools and debugging.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as Ethernet and TCP/IP.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and performance optimization.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture.

Required skills

• C and C++ programming.
• Linux development environment and debugging tools.
• Networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP).
• Virtualization technologies.
• Performance tuning and low‑latency software development.
• Operating system and computer architecture concepts.
• Familiarity with DPDK, RDMA, and API/SDK design.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI infrastructure and high‑performance data‑center technologies.
• Collaboration with world‑leading engineers and researchers.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with equal‑opportunity policies.