• Partner with our industry and account teams in a customer facing role to develop a keen understanding of customer goals, strategies, and technical needs as well as help to define and deliver high-value solutions meeting these needs. • Document what you know and teach others. • Be an industry leader with vision on integrating NVIDIA technology into AI Workloads and Workflows, HPC, and enterprise GPU and networking architectures for advanced applications both in the datacenter and at the edge. • Strategically partner with lighthouse customers and industry-specific solution partners targeting our computing platform. • Be empowered to find the best way to get your job done and do what it takes to make our partners and customers successful.

As a key member of the NVIDIA Infrastructure Specialists Solutions Architecture team, your role involves spearheading the conception, development, and execution of ground-breaking data center networks for NVIDIA customers under the Plan, Design, & Implement (PDI) framework. You will play an important role in advancing comprehensive technology solutions for our strategic clientele in web2.0, cloud, HPC AI, and enterprise datacenter domains. Additionally, you will be tasked with identifying areas for improvement in business technology, providing valuable insights, and furnishing recommendations to both marketing and engineering teams to improve our overall product strategy. What you'll be doing: - Providing Ethernet and routing expertise to customers during project delivery to design, architect, configure and test Ethernet networking solutions - Work in multi-functional teams to provide Ethernet networking expertise to server infrastructure builds, accelerated computing workloads and GPU enabled AI applications - Crafting and evaluating DevOps automation scripts for network operations, designing architectures, and developing switch fabric configurations. - Implementing tasks related to network configuration and validation for data centers. - Create Methods of Procedure and deployment documents - Validate network architectures and configs in the lab - Create network automation scripts and customize them to specific customers' needs utilizing AI tools - Interact directly with customers to obtain required information to design and build optimal solutions - Use software tools to validate and monitor network performance - Create project documents to hand over to the customer upon project completion - Travel onsite to the customers' data Centers to perform initial configuration work What we need to see: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years of expertise in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, and data center architecture. - 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building network fabrics for scalable data center compute clusters, including CLOS and spine-leaf architectures. - Expert-level proficiency in BGP, VxLAN, and EVPN for network design and troubleshooting (5+ years), with strong overall Ethernet/TCP/IP switching and routing experience (10+ years). - Advanced network troubleshooting skills using packet sniffers and analysis tools (8+ years). - Strong Linux administration background including kernel drivers, PCIe devices, system-level diagnostics, and computer hardware architecture (6+ years). - Experience with High Performance Compute (HPC) network storage technologies and the ability to simulate and validate customer network topologies in lab environments. - 6+ years of direct customer-facing experience in network requirement gathering, analysis, project planning, and deployment, with 4+ years in consulting or technical support roles. - Proficiency in network automation using Ansible, Salt, and Python scripting (3+ years). - Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both internal and external stakeholders. - Self-motivated team player capable of independently prioritizing tasks, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% and work non-standard hours as needed. Ways to stand out from the crowd: - Demonstrate strong social and collaboration skills as well as accountability for results. - Experience with Kubernetes and Docker - Familiarity with networking simulations tools, experience with NVIDIA Air, GNS3, EVE-NG - Experience with network and server management tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, etc. - Personal Git repository with examples of coding expertise in Python and experience with AI tools to boost work quality and meet project timelines NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 24, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

• Working with NVIDIA AI Native and Consumer Internet customers on large data center GPU server and networking system deployments as Solution Architect Engineer • Guide customer discussions on network design, compute/storage and support bring up of server/network/cluster deployments • Visit customer data center during bring up phase • Demonstrate subject matter expertise in advanced GPU & network systems and be a trusted technical advisor to NVIDIA's strategic customers • Bring customer-specific requirements to product teams to guide product roadmap features • Identify new project opportunities for NVIDIA products and technology solutions in data center and artificial intelligence applications • Work closely with the GPU/Network Systems Engineering, Product management and Sales teams • Conduct regular technical customer meetings for product roadmap, cluster issues debug, feature discussions and introduction to new technology solutions • Build custom product demonstrations and POCs for solutions that address critical business needs of our customers • Analyze and debug compute/network configuration, performance issues to deliver performant clusters

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary  The Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise Networking is a field-based technical pre-sales role that focuses on developing comprehensive solutions for CDW customers. This role involves providing consultative guidance, supporting partner product sales, scoping service offerings, and fostering strategic relationships to drive business growth. In this role you will be working with customers, delivery, and internal sales teams to develop and maintain strategic relationships and be a trusted advisor to grow our Enterprise Networking services business. What you will do: - Develop appropriate assessment and service solutions for CDW customers, including architecture, optimizations, technology health checks, deployment services, and advisory services. - Collaborate with customers, delivery teams, and internal sales to offer consultative guidance, plan sales strategy, and author statements of work (SOWs). - Analyze technical and competitive considerations, defining actions to meet customer requirements in the sales cycle and through a consultative approach provides enhanced business outcomes beyond initial customer expectations. - Maintain strategic relationships with Customers, Internal Sales & Delivery management, acting as a trusted advisor to drive business growth. - Maintain relationships with Key strategic partners and maintain at least 3 partner technical certifications. - Practice ownership of your assigned territory by establishing a regular cadence with vendors/partners/customers and assisting Sales with territory strategy planning. - Act as a subject matter expert in multiple families of products and solutions. - Drive outreach initiatives, technical enablement projects, coaching, and mentoring for other SAs. - Develops content to effectively train coworkers in formal trainings as well as team huddles. What We Expect Of You: -  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. - Minimum of five years in technical, pre-sales, or post-sale delivery role. - Extensive hands on experience with routing, switching, wireless networking, campus switching, SD-WAN, data center networking solutions from partners like Cisco, Aruba, HPE, Juniper, Meraki, Extreme and Dell. - Motivated, self-starting, and able to independently perform high quality work with minimal guidance. - Industry knowledge and domain expertise: An SSA should possess domain expertise. They should understand industry-specific challenges, regulations, and best practices. They should have a deep understanding of the architecture, products, technologies, and solutions offered by the company. This knowledge enables them to provide tailored recommendations and position the company's solutions effectively within the industry landscape. - Team collaboration and leadership: Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and delivery, is crucial in this role. A SSA should be able to work effectively in a team, lead technical discussions, and influence decision-making. They may also provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. - Customer-focused approach: An SSA must have a customer-centric mindset and be able to understand and articulate customer needs effectively. They should possess excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with customers, gather requirements, and explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Building relationships, understanding customer pain points, and providing tailored solutions are key aspects of this role. - Solution design and problem-solving skills: The candidate should have the ability to design and communicate comprehensive solutions that address customer requirements, business challenges, and build consensus around the final solution. They should be skilled in analyzing complex problems, identifying appropriate solutions, and translating technical concepts into understandable terms for customers. Strong problem-solving skills are crucial for identifying and resolving technical issues or gaps in proposed solutions. - Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed. Pay range: $94,500- $132,100 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials Pay range: $94,500- $132,100 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice. About Us CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.