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NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

Santa Clara, CA · On-site · Senior

Discipline
Software
Industry
Semiconductor

Spec sheet

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Senior System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA; develops tools and diagnostics for next‑gen GPU/compute hardware, requiring strong OS/system software fundamentals and close collaboration with architecture and driver teams.

$152,000–$287,500 / year · Day shift · Equity · 5+ years · BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Required

  • C/C++ or Python programming
  • familiarity with computer architecture
  • experience with OS fundamentals
  • system software code base
  • PCIe/NVLink/InfiniBand/Ethernet knowledge
  • strong debugging/problem solving
  • self-management and leadership

Preferred

  • experience with large system software code bases
  • hardware/driver collaboration
  • graphics/compute product diagnostics
  • CUDA/OpenGL extensions
  • fetching/validating hardware features

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • equity
  • PTO

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Employer 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. Join us!

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 experienceStrong C/C++ or Python programming skillsFamiliarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware5+ years of relevant experienceBackground with PCIe, NVLink or server product technologies like InfiniBand, Ethernet is a plusPrevious experience of working on a large system software code base is preferableVery strong problem solving and debugging skillsAbility 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.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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

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