Senior Network Deployment Engineer, PoP Management - DGX Cloud (Austin)

At NVIDIA, our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We're united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, space exploration, medicine, computational finance and automotive design. And we've only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard-‐working and creative people to help us seek some of these unrivaled opportunities.At NVIDIA, we work, think and learn as a team. We thrive in a deeply strong environment and we're passionate about a culture that demands innovation and the highest standards. The rewards are sweet and include collaborating with some of the most inquisitive people in the industry, an aggressive compensation plan that rewards top performers, and the opportunity to work on products that transform the way people work and play. NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Network Deployment Engineer to help build and scale our global network. In this role, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, procuring and delivering infrastructure and circuits to support Point-of-Presence (PoP) deployments. This role manages vendor relationships, contract negotiations, procurement, and project execution to ensure PoP sites are delivered on-time and meet network capacity, resilience and operational requirements.What you'll be doing:Manage end-to-end provisioning of network services (wavelengths, Ethernet, IP transit, dark fiber & subsea IRU).Partner with carriers and data centers to track orders, delivery, and handoff.Document LOAs, CFAs, and circuit details in inventory and ticketing systems.Support circuit testing/troubleshooting during turn-up.Source and procure POP space, power, cross-connects and related services.Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and SLA management.Coordinate PoP handover schedules with the network deployment and engineering teams, legal and procurement.Manage site readiness schedules, equipment logistics and service requests.Plan for power capacity, rack utilization and future growth potential.Monitor vendor performance, operational costs and contract compliance.Maintain documentation for contracts, power allocations and deployment standards.Support PoP expansions, upgrades and decommissioning activities.Keep projects on track in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.What we need to see:Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.8+ years of relevant work experience Knowledge of transport technologies (DWDM, Ethernet, OTN, MPLS)Technical knowledge of datacenter rack and power infrastructure and equipment Familiarity with LOA/CFA, cross-connects, and datacenter environmentsAbility to translate engineering requirements into requests for proposal (RFPs) and carrier service orders.Experience in researching, negotiating and leasing space/power for PoPsExpertise in the end-to-end procurement of subsea, spectrum, and IRU assetsExpertise in executing global sourcing initiatives across multiple international marketsDetail oriented with an attested ability to multitask in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirementsStrength working independently and actively with minimal direction Ways to stand out from the crowd:PM Certification/training a strong plusExperience with multi-cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC)Excellent architecture documentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.NVIDIA’s deep learning platforms have made major impact to various fields is broadly used across leading academic institutions, start-ups, and industry, including the world’s largest Internet companies. We need passionate, hard-working and creative people to help us take on more of these unique opportunities in deep learning cloud solutions. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hard-working people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you.Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 208,000 USD - 333,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 25, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: US, CA, Santa Clara; US, TX, Remote; US, IL, Remote; US, WA, Remote; US, CA, RemoteType: Full time