Systems Software Engineer - New College Grad 2026

Engg; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 184,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Systems Software Engineer - New College Grad for the Advanced Technology Group in Hillsboro, Oregon. Join a team developing advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design, powered by GPU acceleration.

You will contribute to distributed, AI-enabled software, tackle low-level optimization, and ramp quickly on CUDA. A MS/PhD in CS or CE (or equivalent) and strong problem solving are expected.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in CS or CE (or equivalent experience).
• Experience delivering complex software for semiconductor fabrication and design.
• Experience with ML/AI systems and DL fundamentals, incl. backprop, models.
• Strong low-level optimization: memory, cache, balance in distributed systems.
• Ability to ramp on CUDA and parallel programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design.
• Accelerate software solutions using GPU parallelism.
• Help keep semiconductor innovation cadence and time-to-market.

Skills

CUDA

Distributed systems

ML concepts

Algorithm design

Performance optimization

C/C++

Memory management

Education

MS/PhD in CS or CE

Tools

CUDA

Job description

Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world.

The Advanced Technology Group is looking for a highly motivated Systems Software Engineer - New College Grad to join our group.

Do you have a proven software development background in advanced computational methods for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and design? Are you seen as a technical leader and an industry expert in several of the underlying fields, such as massively distributed computing, computational geometry, diffractive optics, and artificial intelligence? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you! The job requires creating strategy, driving industry-leading innovation, and working in lean teams to realize these strategies, from invention to production.

This role will be located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with some of the best technologists in the world to build industry-leading advanced computational methods for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and design. Exploiting the potential of the GPU to dramatically accelerate these software solutions. Ultimately, keeping the cadence of semiconductor innovation alive by accelerating semiconductor yield and time to market.

What we need to see:

• Pursuing or recently completed a MS or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in developing and delivering complex software solutions for enabling or improving semiconductor fabrication and design.
• Research and/or industry experience working on advanced computational and AI systems Exposure to ML/AI techniques and deep learning fundamentals, including various network architectures and advanced concepts like model optimization, backpropagation, and mitigating challenges like vanishing gradients and model overfitting.
• Demonstrated ability in low-level performance optimization, including algorithm development, memory management, cache compression, and work-load balancing for scalable, distributed systems.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on parallel programming models like CUDA, to accelerate computational methods.
• Ability to solve complex algorithmic challenges and technical questions with minimal guidance, reflecting a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and computational theory.

NVIDIA is 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. If you’re creative and autonomous, 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 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2, and 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 5, 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.