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Senior System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$152–288K/yrPosted 4w agoStill listed 1w ago

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Compensation
$152–288K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

NVIDIA seeks software engineers to develop applications that stress-test GPUs and high-performance computing servers. The role validates and tests next-generation processors by building software tools and infrastructure, assessing hardware features, and architecting manufacturing diagnostic tests. Engineers collaborate with architecture, hardware, and driver teams throughout product development. Candidates should bring strong programming, systems software, operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++ Programming, requiredGraphics Concepts, requiredGraphics Algorithms, requiredSystems Software, requiredOperating Systems, requiredComputer Architecture, requiredC Programming, requiredPython Programming, requiredHardware Proximity, requiredPCIe, nice to haveNVLink, nice to haveInfiniBand, nice to haveEthernet, nice to haveProblem Solving, requiredDebugging, requiredSelf-Management, requiredLeadership, requiredInterpersonal Skills, required

Qualifications

BS or MS in EE, CE, CS or Equivalent Experience, required5+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredLarge System Software Codebase Experience, nice to have

Full job description

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a proven foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. Join us!

What you'll be doing:

  • Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
  • Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
  • This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong C/C++ or Python programming skills
  • Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Background with PCIe, NVLink or server product technologies like InfiniBand, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills

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 October 20, 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 39,056 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$152–288K/yr
  • California median$163–242K/yr6,959 salary ranges
  • US median$133–213K/yr31,408 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $220K, is 8% above the California median midpoint ($204K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 8,554 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 39,056 across the US. 8% 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 (32,226 postings).
Education
12,201 of the 39,056 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Software Engineer jobs

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