Manager, Software Engineering – Network Simulation and Testing

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team developing advanced network simulation and testing software for next-generation AI and Machine Learning infrastructure. In this role, you will lead the development of tools and frameworks used to simulate, validate, and test networking environments at scale. These solutions play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of NVIDIA networking technologies powering cutting-edge ML and datacenter platforms. You will work closely with software, networking, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust simulation and automation capabilities in highly complex environments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technologies shaping the future of AI infrastructure within a fast-paced and innovative organization. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead and manage a team of software engineers developing network simulation and testing solutions Drive the design and development of scalable simulation environments and automated testing frameworks Collaborate with networking, software, QA, and infrastructure teams to validate next-generation networking technologies Support development and debugging activities across complex simulated environments Improve development workflows, CI/CD processes, automation, and software quality practices Mentor engineers and foster a strong technical and collaborative team culture Contribute to technical decision-making, prioritization, and execution planning What We Need to See: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 8+ overall years of software industry experience, including 3+ years of experience in leading or managing engineering teams Strong programming experience in Python and/or C/C++ Experience developing automation, simulation, or testing frameworks Experience with Linux development environments Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and collaboration skills Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd: Experience with networking technologies and protocols Experience building simulation environments or large-scale automated test systems Familiarity with containerized environments and orchestration technologies Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools Background in AI/ML infrastructure, datacenter technologies, or distributed systems