Senior Software Engineer, Networking Tools Team

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer for design and verification in the software tools group in Santa Clara, CA. You will design and develop tools enabling developers worldwide to harness NVIDIA product power, using C++, Python, and C.

Ownership of codebase parts and strong communication are essential. You will lead technical roadmaps, implement features in an Agile environment, and collaborate across teams to debug, configure, and manage firmware across NVIDIA

Qualifications

• BSc degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Excellent C++ and Python programming skills.
• 5+ years of programming experience.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming abilities.
• Able to work effectively with a team of engineers, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to estimate effectively to ensure delivery of software on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tools' technical roadmap and design and implement features.
• Write code in C, C++ and Python using OOP methodologies.
• Technically lead development for modern network tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Own the development process from design to production and verification.

Skills

C++

Python

OO Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc degree or equivalent

Job description

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, excellent Senior Software Engineer for design and verification to join the software tools group. You will design and develop tools that enable developers worldwide to harness the full power of NVIDIA products. The successful candidate will show a strong background in C++ programming, strong documentation, and writing skills, take ownership of parts of the codebase, good communication and ability to integrate well as part of the team and organization, and motivated to solve sophisticated problems, developing tools for management, burning, configuration and debugging of all NVIDIA networking products.

What you'll be doing:

As a valued member of the team, you will lead some of the tools' technical roadmap, design and implementation of numerous features working in an Agile environment. You will write code in C, C++ and Python, using OOP methodology. Technically lead development for modern network tools for our next-generation products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications to debug configure and manage the firmware. Take ownership of the entire development process, from design to production and verification.

What we need to see:

• BSc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
• Excellent C++ and Python programming skills
• 5+ years of programming experience
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming abilities
• Able to work effectively with a team of engineers, in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to estimate effectively to ensure delivery of software on time

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Strong ability to understand and quickly get into a large existing codebase
• Ability to reverse engineer legacy code
• Linux/Windows kernel experience and deep understanding of SW/HW communication
• Experience in development of code supporting multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, VMware, FreeBSD)
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and determination in getting things done

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. 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 March 26, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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