--- title: Principal Segment Sales Lead, Host Networking at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Principal Segment Sales Lead, Host Networking role in Santa Clara, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-segment-sales-lead-host-networking-at-nvidia-01a0f5a4-64f0-78cf-b18d-986259d194fb date: 2026-10-01T04:15:23Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Principal Segment Sales Lead, Host Networking in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $248K–$396.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/c4d78r.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $248K/yr - $396.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Description NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We are looking for a high-energy and strategic technology sales Senior Account Manager to manage and grow our Networking business with Apple. Do you want to be part of a team that brings new Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware and software technologies to production in customer data centers? As part of the NVIDIA CSP organization, you will be driving development and usage of Products and Solutions based on our end-to-end technology solutions integration at one of NVIDIA's most strategic technology customers! **What you'll be doing:** - Lead customer engagement and business development activity with a major Silicon Valley account. - Build strong strategic connections with customers' R&D teams to gain insight into customers' software, networking, and accelerated computing requirements. - Partner and collaborate with technical teams on designs in. Work with CSP partner to build alliances and expand Networking platform opportunities. - Manage operations forecast and supply. Strive for operational excellence with process, logistics and reverse logistics optimizations. Drive pricing discussion and long-term contract. - Act as voice of the customer – being the link between the product team and the customer (roadmap updates, tech communications…). - Develop and lead the discussions and strategy that empower our key partners to advance NVIDIA networking solutions sales. Delivering a concise state of the business at any given time. - Work closely with the GPU/Network Systems Engineering, Product Management and Solutions Architects to qualify our solutions for deployment - Ability to travel 25% **What we need to see:** - BA degree or equivalent experience. - 15+ years proven experience selling enterprise technology solutions to senior leaders and developers. - Lead customer engagement and business development activity with a major Silicon Valley account. - Develop excellent strategic relationships with customers' R&D teams to understand customers' software, networking and accelerated computing needs. - Partner and collaborate with technical teams on designs in.. - Manage operations forecast and supply. Strive for operational excellence with process, logistics and reverse logistics optimizations. - Being the link between the product team and the customer (roadmap updates, tech communications…). - Define and drive the discussions, strategy enabling our key partners to drive NVIDIA networking solutions sales. Delivering a concise state of the business at any given time. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Understanding of data science, AI, Gen AI, and accelerated compute and the associated data pipeline. - A strong passion for understanding new technologies and adept at conveying their value to business executives and software development leaders. - Technical degree or equivalent experience in AI/ML. - Excellent listening skills and ability to persuade, using communication that convey concepts in a creative way. - Demonstrated ability to sell and work in a matrix-managed team culture. Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family [www.nvidiabenefits.com/](http://www.nvidiabenefits.com/)  Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 248,000 USD - 396,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 3, 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. ## Skills - Product Management - Strategic Alliance - Data Science - Robotics - Customer Engagement - Systems Engineering - Software Deployment - Voice of the Customer - Logistics - Artificial Intelligence - Software Development - Computer Graphics - Business Development - Reverse Logistics - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Listening Skills - Product Roadmaps - Operational Excellence - Communication - Machine Learning - Data Pipeline - Sales ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-segment-sales-lead-host-networking-at-nvidia-01a0f5a4-64f0-78cf-b18d-986259d194fb?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 254084 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19676 jobs - [Santa Clara Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7245 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6821 jobs ## Related hubs - [California Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 254084 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19676 jobs - [Santa Clara Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7245 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6821 jobs ## Browse - [Companies A–Z](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)