Director, Product Management - AI Networking Spectrum HW (Santa Clara)

NVIDIA’s Datacenter Ethernet Business is growing rapidly. We are seeking a Director-level Product Manager with deep technical expertise in networking hardware, silicon, and platform architecture to lead global product strategy for next‑generation Ethernet networking solutions. This senior leadership role offers broad cross‑functional collaboration, executive visibility, and global responsibility for shaping NVIDIA’s intelligent networking portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the strategic direction and product vision for NVIDIA’s Ethernet networking hardware and silicon platforms, driving product planning, execution, lifecycle management, and technology transitions.
• Define product requirements and roadmaps for next‑generation networking ASICs, systems, and platforms in collaboration with engineering, architecture, and key ecosystem partners.
• Drive cross‑functional execution across hardware, silicon, firmware, software, operations, and business teams to deliver industry‑leading networking solutions for AI and cloud datacenters.
• Partner with strategic customers and hyperscalers to understand emerging requirements and translate them into differentiated networking products.
• Represent the product strategy with executive leadership, customers, and industry partners, influencing the evolution of NVIDIA’s datacenter networking portfolio.

What We Need to See

• BS/MS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of overall experience with 8+ years in software or infrastructure roles within the networking industry, with deep technical proficiency.
• Deep knowledge of Ethernet switch and router hardware, including switching/routing ASICs, packet‑processing pipelines, and the underlying silicon that powers modern data center networks.
• Solid grounding in data center hardware, rack‑level build, and physical infrastructure, including server, networking, power, cooling, and cabling considerations for AI and cloud fabrics at scale.
• Experience leading product strategy development and delivery in complex global organizations as a senior IC (director‑level scope) or people leader.
• A strong blend of systems‑level technical depth, business insight, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrates outstanding communication and confidence when sharing ideas at the executive level; influences global teams without authority; manages competing priorities effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd

• Background in modern data center networking, including telemetry, analytics, and automation powered by artificial intelligence.
• Hands‑on exposure to switch silicon, NPUs/DPUs, or merchant ASIC platforms and the software that orchestrates them.
• Experience with deep learning, data science, and GPU‑accelerated environments.
• Demonstrated success launching and scaling highly technical infrastructure products globally.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and solving complex networking challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range is 272,000USD – 425,500USD, with eligibility for equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications will be accepted until July13,2026.

EEO Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.