Senior Switch Software Architect - CA, Santa Clara, United States
$184,000 - $287,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 29 July 2026 by the employer.
About the role
What you'll do
- Explore networking features, protocols, hardware/software capabilities, and open-source drivers.
- Identify and evaluate new innovations, initiatives, and software partners.
- Lead R&D and Validation teams with technical guidelines and reviews.
- Lead engagements with key customers in edge-technology fields.
What you'll need
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ overall years in embedded networking software development, with 5+ years as a Software Architect accountable for major modules.
- Expert-level knowledge of Ethernet/IP, network topologies, and networking features across data center, telco, or edge networks.
- Strong foundation in embedded software development and operating system fundamentals.
- Proven track record of researching and integrating new technologies into practical applications.
- Demonstrated project leadership, ownership, and accountability.
Skills: Ethernet Switch ASICs software, Linux kernel networking, embedded software architectures, network operating systems, networking features
This role has been open 81 days — well above the 60-day median for Systems Software Engineering roles.
Systems Software Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
682
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Median days open
60 d
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Median salary
$213k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | NVIDIA | All employers we track in this specialty (682 roles · 71 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 129 | 682 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 971 | 6118 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 44 d | 60 d (−16 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $213k |
Skills observed across this category: Ethernet Switch ASICs software, Linux kernel networking, embedded software architectures, network operating systems, networking features
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 169 open roles · median 79 d
- NVIDIA (this employer) · 130 open roles · median 46 d
- AMD · 63 open roles · median 52 d
- Mobileye · 27 open roles · median 73 d
- Broadcom · 22 open roles · median 54 d
- Arm Holdings · 20 open roles · median 115 d
How we counted: 682 open Systems Software Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 71 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.