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NVIDIA

Senior Solutions Architect, Cluster Design and Architecture - Networking

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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 17 Jul 2026

Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join the Cluster Design and Architecture team, focusing on networking technologies. The successful candidate will work on designing and architecting next-generation networking solutions for AI supercomputers and enterprise AI infrastructure.

As a Solutions Architect, you will act as a key technical expert connecting NVIDIA's new networking technology builds, including Infiniband, Spectrum-X, NVLink, and software solutions. You will work directly with engineering and field teams to support customers with fast-paced requirements, end-to-end cluster design, network topology and architecture optimization, performance modeling, and validation.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with internal engineering efforts in GPU cluster building and networking
  • Guide field teams and customers in cluster design, considering design principles and complex limitations
  • Work closely with field teams to ensure successful first deployments with new products
  • Provide feedback on customer and field perspectives to engineering teams
  • Perform hands-on work to assist field teams in debugging network-related issues

Requirements:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in network architecture, design, validation, and troubleshooting
  • Proven expertise in designing large-scale distributed systems, AI clusters, or HPC infrastructure
  • Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into customer-ready documentation

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience leading large-scale AI Factory or HPC cluster bring-ups or builds
  • Hands-on experience with NVIDIA networking products
  • Knowledge of NCCL, MPI, and collective communication patterns
  • Background in network performance optimization, congestion control, and validation at scale
  • External customer-facing skill-set and background

NVIDIA offers competitive benefits, equity, and opportunities for career growth.