Senior System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

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

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. The role focuses on system software for GPUs and high-performance servers, requiring strong C++ programming, Python, and a deep understanding of hardware architecture, OS fundamentals, and meticulous engineering practices.

You will collaborate with architecture, hardware and driver teams across the product lifecycle, craft tooling for new chip development and validation, and assess

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong C/C++ or Python programming skills.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product lifecycle of GPUs and compute products.
• Craft software tooling and infrastructure for new chip development, validation and productization.
• Assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing tests using CUDA and OpenGL extensions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Computer architecture

Leadership

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C++ programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a proven foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level. Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
• Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
• You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
• This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong C/C++ or Python programming skills
• Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Background with PCIe, NVLink or server product technologies like InfiniBand, Ethernet is a plus
• Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
• Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal 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 for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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