Manager, Software Engineering – Networking Management

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software engineering team developing advanced networking management tools that power the next generation of AI and Machine Learning infrastructure. In this role, you will drive execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning software, networking, infrastructure, and system engineering teams. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performance management solutions that enable seamless operation of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge ML platforms at scale.This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a combination of strong technical depth, organizational leadership, and execution excellence. You will influence architecture, product direction, engineering processes, and team growth while helping shape technologies at the forefront of AI infrastructure innovation.What You’ll Be Doing:Lead and grow a team of software engineers developing next-generation networking management and orchestration toolsOwn execution and delivery of major cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholdersDrive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and long-term roadmap planning for networking management solutionsPartner closely with software, networking, firmware, hardware, DevOps, and system architecture teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutionsEstablish engineering best practices, operational excellence, and high development standards across the teamMentor engineering leaders and senior engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership developmentBalance technical leadership with organizational execution in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environmentProvide hands-on technical guidance, debugging support, and architectural direction when requiredWhat We Need to See:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience8+ overall years of software industry experience, including 3+ years managing software engineering teamsProven experience leading complex, large-scale software projects across multiple teams and disciplinesStrong software development background in C/C++Demonstrated ability to drive execution, resolve ambiguity, and deliver high-quality products in fast-paced environmentsStrong system-level thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skillsProven ability to influence technical direction and organizational prioritiesWays to Stand Out from the Crowd:Experience with Linux, networking technologies, or distributed systemsExperience building infrastructure, management, orchestration, or observability platformsExperience leading geographically distributed or multi-disciplinary engineering teamsBackground in AI/ML infrastructure, datacenter technologies, or high-performance computing environmentsExperience scaling organizations, mentoring managers or technical leaders, and driving organizational maturity