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Senior Systems Software Engineer - Advanced Technology Group

NVIDIA

Hillsboro, TN · HybridFull-time$152–288K/yrPosted 6mo agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$152–288K/yr
Location
Hillsboro, TNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Systems Software Engineer - Advanced Technology Group. NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Software Engineer for its Advanced Technology Group. The role involves creating strategy, driving industry-leading innovation, and working in lean teams to realize these strategies from invention to production. The engineer will focus on advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design, exploiting GPU potential to accelerate software solutions and maintain semiconductor innovation.

Key focus areas include Work with technologists to build industry-leading advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design, Exploit the potential of the GPU to dramatically accelerate software solutions, and Keep the cadence of semiconductor innovation alive by accelerating semiconductor yield and time to market.

Successful candidates bring MS In Computer Science, 5+ Years Research Experience, and Track Record Of Innovation. Important skills include Advanced Computational Methods, Massively Distributed Computing, Computational Geometry, Diffractive Optics, Artificial Intelligence, and Creating Strategy. Preferred (not required): Deep Technology Understanding, Collaborative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Guide And Influence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Computational MethodsMassively Distributed ComputingComputational GeometryDiffractive OpticsArtificial IntelligenceCreating StrategyDriving InnovationWorking in Lean TeamsGPU AccelerationComputer Algorithms InventionScaling SoftwareDeep Technology UnderstandingCollaborative SkillsInterpersonal SkillsGuide and Influence

Qualifications

MS in Computer Science or Engineering or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Research/Industry ExperienceExperience Developing and Delivering Complex Software Solutions for Semiconductor Fabrication and Design

Full job description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today!

The Advanced Technology Group is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Software Engineer to join our group. Do you have a proven software development background in advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design? Are you seen as a technical leader and an industry expert in several of the underlying fields, such as massively distributed computing, computational geometry, diffractive optics, and artificial intelligence? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you! The job requires creating strategy, driving industry-leading innovation, and working in lean teams to realize these strategies, from invention to production. This role will be located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

What you'll be doing:

  • Working with some of the best technologists in the world to build industry-leading advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design.

  • Exploiting the potential of the GPU to dramatically accelerate these software solutions.

  • Ultimately, keeping the cadence of semiconductor innovation alive by accelerating semiconductor yield and time to market.

What we need to see:

  • MS (PhD preferred) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of research/industry experience

  • A track record of innovation, for example by the invention of computer algorithms.

  • Experience in developing and delivering complex software solutions for enabling or improving semiconductor fabrication and design.

  • A track record of scaling up software to a level that efficiently utilizes millions of compute hours, and processes petabytes of data.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do.

  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic matrix environment.

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 people in the world working for us. It’s not just technology though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company and diverse culture that make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and dynamic places to work in the world! At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values - like innovation, excellence and determination, and one team - that guide us to be the best we can be.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 5, 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,347 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$152–288K/yr
  • Tennessee median$111–210K/yr359 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr32,771 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $220K, is 35% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($163K) — in the top quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 446 open Software Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 41,347 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (33,522 postings).
Education
15,306 of the 41,347 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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