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Principal Engineer - System Software GPU Server

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/19/2026

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

We are looking for experienced software engineers to develop high-speed interconnect technologies for GPUs and high-performance computing servers. The role involves close collaboration with silicon architects, hardware designers, and software experts to innovate in data centers. Candidates should possess strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of systems software and hardware architecture. Excellent communication and meticulous engineering practices are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years of experience in a related hardware/software position
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Familiarity with computer architecture and ability to work close to the hardware
  • Background with PCIE, NVLink or server IO technologies like Infiniband, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal skills
  • Capability to use AI prompt tools

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors.
  • Craft software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • Assess new hardware features and architect diagnostic software using debug CUDA/kernel driver features.
  • Understand our hardware and software architectures.

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

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

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