For three decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has expanded to encompass gaming, artificial intelligence, media and entertainment, product design, healthcare and many other areas of scientific research. Today, visual computing is becoming increasingly central to how people interact with technology, and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

We are now looking for an Event Tech Ops Network Engineer: A cool, fun, technical individual who will be working with the Marketing and IT teams on NVIDIA’s latest products. This unique role requires a person who thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment and can adapt to a variety of challenges. This role requires travel to tradeshows, product launches and even working behind the scenes at our CEO’s Keynotes.

What you'll be doing:

Design, plan and coordinate the implementation of network topologies in support of defined requirements for events and trade shows

Collaborate with multiple business units such as marketing, engineering and IT for product testing, demos and requirements gathering

Conduct thorough network testing and benchmarking of demos, including gathering and interpreting packet / data captures and report findings to the larger team

Validate requirements, define scope, develop project and run-of-show schedules, and produce detailed designs for assigned events / network deployments

Collaborate with and manage outside partners, vendors, and venues to deliver a stable network environment in temporary locations

Plan for contingencies and demonstrate the ability to transition quickly between multiple technical issues - Solve problems with time frames in minutes or hours, not days or weeks 

Perform analysis and diagnosis of highly complex networking problems. Build simulated networks in test labs to resolve highly challenging problems and compatibility issues

Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors to obtain the best pricing while meeting the defined requirements

Prepare and maintain up to date documentation detailing configuration of deployed solutions

Document logistics requirements for domestic and international shipping

What we need to see:

BS or equivalent experience plus 5+ years progressive experience in network engineering support environment

Expertise in IP routing and LAN Switching, including design, deployment, and management

Strong working experience with Wi-Fi design, implementation and optimization

Dynamic IP Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, BGP)

Experience with building DMVPN and site-to-site IPSEC VPNs is required

High Availability protocols (HSRP, VRRP)

Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, including SSL VPN, security policies, zones, sub-interfaces, and rate-limiting via QoS profiles and policies

Ability to travel up to 40% (local and international) for event setup, support and teardown (up to 14 day increments)

Be able to lift / move objects in excess of 40 lbs on a frequent basis

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Motivated and resourceful to achieve goals independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities. Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations and build team consensus to move forward.

Able to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in the organization; develop procedural documentation; develop and conduct effective presentations; and effectively demonstrate products and solutions

Ability to connect new technology initiatives to cost savings and value calculations.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.