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Principal Software Engineer – CSP Engagements

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$272,000 - $431,250 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Data Center Systems and Software CSP engagements team. This role involves leading the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products while serving as the technical contact for key customers. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with NVIDIA's roadmap and resolve complex issues during the NPI phase. The position requires a strong technical background and proven leadership skills in software and hardware environments.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in designing scalable, high-performance server systems at the SW/HW interface.
  • Proven leadership skills with strong project ownership in complex software and hardware environments.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture, microprocessor concepts, and expert knowledge of ARM (aarch64) and x86 architectures.
  • Proficient in system software design, OS fundamentals, Linux kernel device drivers, and low-level hardware/software interfaces.
  • Skilled in complex system-level debugging, performance analysis, and test design.
  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience with over 15 years in system software architecture and development.

Responsibilities

  • Drive system software architecture alignment and technical deep dives.
  • Collaborate with major customers to understand their roadmap, use cases, and requirements.
  • Spearhead cross-functional efforts to resolve complex and high-profile customer issues during the NPI phase.
  • Make key technical decisions and mitigate execution risks by following left shift strategy.
  • Build and maintain customer trust by understanding and addressing their needs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional architects in defining system software architecture for complex server platforms.

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.

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