GPU Simulation System Software Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 241,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking a software developer with expertise in GPU development based in Santa Clara, California. You will be involved in every stage of developing GPUs, coordinating with architects, and helping software teams deliver production-ready drivers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong C++ programming skills. This role offers a salary range of $152,000 - $241,500, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development work experience.
• Ability to work across the GPU and driver stacks.
• Knowledge of object-oriented build patterns.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical part in every stage of development of a GPU.
• Coordinate with GPU architects for functional and performance testing.
• Deliver production-ready drivers when silicon goes to market.

Skills

C++ programming

Software driver stack understanding

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Scripting skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• As a member of the team, you will play a critical part in every stage of development of a GPU
• Thrive at the interface between software drivers and the GPU simulation
• You will become the specialist for running SW applications directly on simulated GPUs in diverse environments
• Gather instrumentation requirements from GPU architects who research next-gen improvements
• You will coordinate with GPU architects to enable functional and performance testing for the next architecture
• Work closely with SW teams to help them deliver production-ready drivers when silicon goes to market.
• In this role, you will spectacularly improve the daily workflows of top chip modelers and designers to help produce the next greatest generation of GPUs.

What we need to see:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant software development work experience
• You understand the software driver stack, either in compute (CUDA) or graphics (DX, OpenGL, or Vulkan)
• Ability to work across the GPU and driver stacks
• Strong C++ programming capability are required
• Knowledge of object-oriented build patterns are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility/adaptability for working in a dynamic environment with different frameworks and requirements

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with chip and/or system simulation
• Strong scripting 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.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 2, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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