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Senior Software Engineer, DPU - Networking

NVIDIA

Location

Westford, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/11/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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

The Senior Software Engineer role at NVIDIA DPU Platform team focuses on developing system software components for advanced data center platforms. The position requires collaboration with hardware and product design teams to address complex challenges in embedded systems. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux and embedded platforms, with a passion for innovative product development. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a world-wide development team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of science or master's degree, or equivalent experience, with 6+ years of demonstrable experience in Linux and complex embedded systems development.
  • Experience with Linux bootloader and boot firmware, with ATF/UEFI being a strong plus.
  • Strong background in developing or maintaining Linux distributions, including user space libraries and applications, and software update mechanisms.
  • Strong analytical skills and proven success in problem-solving and achieving performance objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system software components including processor firmware, kernel drivers/modules, and user space applications and libraries.
  • Collaborate with hardware and product design teams to develop software for sophisticated SOC platform designs.
  • Assist world-wide teams with DPU project bring-up and validation.
  • Tackle complex system-level optimization and resource utilization challenges.
  • Work in pre-silicon development mode to architect, debug, measure, and optimize performance while applying and extending the software simulator and hardware emulator test environments.
  • Participate across all levels of the product development life-cycle with high standards for clear requirements, software quality, and performance.

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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