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Senior System Software Engineer - Tegra

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/13/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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

The Senior System Software Engineer will join the Tegra system software group, focusing on developing and maintaining software for complex heterogeneous computing systems. The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills and a deep understanding of operating systems and kernel programming. The team is dedicated to powering sophisticated server products for diverse AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. Candidates should be passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative product development.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of industry-related experience.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and object-oriented programming skills.
  • Experience with low level / driver level programming.
  • Understanding of processor architecture fundamentals, preferably ARM.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Expert communication, interpersonal and planning skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tests and frameworks to efficiently validate and stress SOC/System throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions for all phases of the product life cycle.
  • Spearhead initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness, and user-friendliness of software for design validation and manufacturing screening.
  • Participate in the debug and root cause analysis of complex board/system level failures.
  • Communicate effectively with various teams, customers, and partners.

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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