Senior Tools Development Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Pune is seeking a Sr. Software Tools Development Engineer to join our GPU SWQA team onsite. The role emphasizes automation of test cases using AI, with deep Linux expertise and strong knowledge of PC I/O architectures.

You will design automated tests, build Python tools to optimize GPU testing workflows, and collaborate with engineers to identify defects and improve coverage across Linux platforms. The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python-based test automation and AI-driven testing.
• Strong OS fundamentals with Linux expertise.
• Knowledge of PC I/O architecture and PCIe/USB/SATA.
• Experience testing device drivers on Linux and CUDA software.
• Ability to design and build test tools and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tests for NVIDIA device drivers on Linux.
• Build tools/utility/framework in Python to automate GPU testing workflows.
• Develop and run automated and manual tests, analyze results and defects.
• Drive test automation initiatives and improve code coverage.

Skills

Python programming

Object-oriented programming

AI-driven automation

Linux OS fundamentals

PC hardware tuning

SQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Automated testing

Education

B.S./B.Tech./M.S. in Computer Science / Electronics & Telecommunication

Tools

SQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Python libraries (RegEx, PIP)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Sr. Software Tools Development Engineer to join our GPU SWQA team. The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience with AI technologies for automation of test cases, as well as an in-depth understanding of Linux operating systems. Comprehensive knowledge of system architecture is essential, along with a strong command of PC I/O architecture and common bus interfaces, including PCI-E, USB, and SATA. Familiarity with specifications pertaining to general PC-Architecture components will be regarded as a valuable asset. This is a fully onsite position.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement automated tests incorporating AI technologies for NVIDIA's device driver software and SDKs on various Linux operating systems.
• Build tools/utility/framework in Python or equivalent which would help automate and optimize the testing workflows in GPU domain.
• Develop and implement automated and manual tests, analyze results, identify and report defects.
• Rigorously drive test automation initiative.
• Build innovative ways to automate and expand our software testing.
• Expose defects and constraints; isolate and debug the issue(s) and find the root cause; contribute to the solution and drive to closure.
• Measure code coverage for the software under test, analyze and drive code coverage enhancements.
• Develop applications and tools that accelerate development and test workflows and write fast, effective, maintainable, reliable and well documented code.
• Generate and test compatibility across a range of products and interfaces and validate different key software applications across a test matrix designed to test both breadth and depth.
• Provide peer code reviews including feedback on performance, scalability and correctness.
• Effectively estimate and prioritize tasks in order to create a realistic delivery schedule.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging technical and process issues and work closely with leadership to report progress, generating effective and actionable reports.

What we need to see:

• B.S / B.Tech/M.S in Computer Science / Electronics & Telecommunication with strong academics or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of programming experience in Python or equivalent with experience in applying Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
• Hands-on knowledge of developing Python scripts with application development concepts like dictionaries, tuples, RegEx, PIP etc.
• Working experience with databases and storage technologies like SQL, MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Good understanding of OS fundamentals, PC Hardware fine-tuning in those areas (Linux, Unix, Windows).
• Experience using AI tools to automate test cases as well as end-to-end QA workflow.
• Good Communication skills (interpersonal and across teams).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very organized, proactive, and has good learning ability.
• The ability to work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Good problem-solving skills (solid logic to apply in isolation and regression of issues found) and good written communications skills.
• Substantial experience with AI-driven automation.
• Ability to work in a distributed team environment.
• Development experience capable of fixing regression bugs, implementing/enabling test for CI/CD.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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