JobsSenior C++ Software Engineer - Chip Design Tools
NVIDIA logo

Senior C++ Software Engineer - Chip Design Tools

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Westford, MA, Austin, TX, Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
đź‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a software engineer to join a team responsible for developing and supporting infrastructure tools for design engineers. The role focuses on creating efficient software to automate chip design and verification processes. The engineer will work with a global team to build reliable and high-performance software used by hundreds of engineers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of modern AI and computing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of software development experience, MS or PhD preferred.
  • Experience with C++ or Golang and Unix/Linux.
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, computer architecture, and computer science theory.
  • Experience with VLSI frontend design and verification.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a global and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team to build reliable, scalable, and high-performance software.
  • Develop software tools in C++/Golang to analyze and construct chip designs.
  • Research and develop software solutions for greater efficiency in architecture and design teams.
  • Optimize daily workflows for chip modelers and designers.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?