Senior GPU Validation Engineer

NVIDIA; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to design and implement automated tests for NVIDIA software products, including device drivers and SDKs, across Windows and Linux. You will build tools in Python/C/C++ to accelerate testing workflows and improve code coverage.

You will work with AI testing tools, RESTful APIs, and databases like SQL/Elasticsearch, while collaborating with multiple teams to deliver robust testing solutions.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience in Python/C/C++ with OOP concepts.
• Hands-on Python scripting with dictionaries, tuples, RegEx, and PIP.
• Experience using AI development tools for test plans creation, test cases development and automation.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and performance/load testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tests for NVIDIA software products including device drivers and SDKs.
• Develop automated end-to-end tests for device drivers and SDKs on Windows and Linux.
• Build tooling/framework in Python/C/C++ to automate and optimize testing workflows in GPU domain.
• Write maintainable, reliable code and perform peer reviews on performance and scalability.
• Estimate and prioritize tasks to create realistic delivery schedules and address challenges.
• Test compatibility across a range of products and interfaces.
• Collaborate with multiple development teams and leadership to report progress.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Test automation

AI testing tools

RESTful APIs testing

Performance testing

SQL

Elasticsearch

Debugging

CUDA / GPU tech

Collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics engineering or equivalent

Tools

WinDBG

gdb

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will take part in technical design and implementation of tests for NVIDIA software products with the goal to identify defects early in the software development lifecycle. You will also build tools that accelerate execution workflows for the organization. In this role you can expect to:

• Design and implement automated tests incorporating AI technologies for NVIDIA's device driver software and SDKs on various Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Develop automated end to end tests for NVIDIA device driver and SDKs on windows platform. Execute manual and automated tests, identify, and report defects. Measure code coverage, analyze and drive code coverage improvements.
• Develop applications and tools that bring data driven insights to development and test workflows.
• Build tools/utility/framework in Python / C / C++ which would help automate and optimize the testing workflows in GPU domain.
• Write maintainable, reliable, and well detailed code. Debug issues to identify the root cause. Provide peer code reviews including feedback on performance, scalability, and correctness
• Optimally estimate and prioritize tasks in order to create a realistic delivery schedule and work on challenging technical and process issues.
• Generate and test compatibility across a range of products and interfaces.
• Work closely with leadership to report progress by generating effective and impactful reports

What we need to see:

B.E./B. Tech degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics engineering with strong academics or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of programming experience in Python/C/C++ 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.
• Good experience with using AI development tools for test plans creation, test cases development and test cases automation
• Experience with testing RESTful APIs and the ability to conduct performance and load testing to ensure the application can handle high traffic and usage.
• Experience working with databases and storage technologies like SQL and Elasticsearch
• Good understanding of OS fundamentals, PC Hardware and troubleshooting.
• Skillful at debugging issues and have experience using debugging tools like WinDBG/gdb
• Working knowledge of GPUs devices and technologies like DLSS, Frame Generation, Reflex, CUDA, G-Sync, etc.
• The ability to collaborate with multiple development teams to gain knowledge and improve test code coverage

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Prior project experience with building ML and DL based applications would be a plus

Good understanding of testing fundamentals

Good problem solving skills (solid logic to apply in isolation and regression of issues found).

Salary and Benefits:

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 140,000 USD - 224,250 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 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.