Senior Software Developer Test and Automation

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a Senior Software Developer for Test and Automation to advance the verification strategy of our embedded software. You will develop and extend test strategies, design agentic systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality and efficiency.

We offer a competitive base salary range, equity, and benefits. This role emphasizes autonomy in building AI-enhanced automation pipelines for testing diverse embedded platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years designing, building, deploying automation systems.
• Strong Python or C++ programming experience for large-scale automation.
• Experience with agentic AI assistants to automate processes autonomously.
• Experience with embedded systems, automotive sensors, Linux environments, and Git/Perforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend test strategies to guarantee high quality for embedded software.
• Design agentic systems that autonomously verify multiple domains of embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product applications and improve testing.
• Analyze root causes, drive defect fixes, and improve verification processes.

Skills

Python

C++

Automation

Agentic AI

Linux

Test automation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Senior Software Developer Test and Automation# CAREERS AT NVIDIA## Senior Software Developer Test and AutomationApply: US, CA, Santa Clara: Full time: Posted Today: JR2028576Move the needle in testing NVIDIA's embedded software! As a highly skilled and motivated senior software developer you will push the boundaries for testing and automation. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to leave your mark on our verification strategy and influence our future test automation system. ## **What you'll be doing:**You will have a unique opportunity of pushing the boundaries and ensuring the perfect performance of Nvidia's embedded software systems where your contributions will directly impact the verification strategy and quality. Priorities do often change in a fast-paced environment like ours. Some of the exciting things you will work on are:* Developing new and extending existing test strategies to guarantee the highest level of quality from both functional and performance perspectives. Your innovative approach will ensure that our software meets all standards expected from world-class products.* Designing and developing agentic systems that autonomously handle the verification of the various domains of embedded software. Your expertise in developing AI enhanced, efficient and reliable automation tools will play a crucial role in streamlining our testing processes.* Collaborating with multiple development, verification, and customer-facing teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of our products and their real-world applications. Your ability to collaborate effectively is essential for driving continuous improvement.* Analyzing and root-causing issues down to the code level, leading the defect fixing process, and providing effective fixes. Your strong problem-solving skills will allow you to address challenges with efficiency and precision. ## **What we need to see:**To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Your educational background will provide you with the foundation necessary to succeed in this technical role.* 8+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying automation systems.* Your consistent track record in developing large-scale, logical code from scratch in Python or C++ will be instrumental in driving our automation efforts.* Extensive experience in using agentic AI assistants to automate complete work processes and run them autonomously* Extensive, hands-on experience in building agentic pipelines that complete parts of our development and verifications processes autonomously and long-term stable* Demonstrated experience working with embedded systems and automotive sensors like cameras. Your familiarity with these technologies will help you to adapt quickly to the unique requirements of our embedded platforms.* Proficiency in Linux environments. Your versatility in working with Linux and Unix-like systems will be critical for ensuring compatibility and seamless integration.* Experience using source control systems such as Git and Perforce. Your knowledge of these tools will facilitate efficient teamwork and version control.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You will need to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.* Strong analytical skills. Your keen eye for detail and ability to analyze complex issues will enable you to identify and resolve potential challenges proactively. ## **Ways to stand out from the crowd:*** Experience in identifying inference endpoints and optimizing them for best accuracy and efficiencyYour 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 - 253,000 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.