Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/21/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is hiring a System Software Engineer to join its System Software group, focusing on Tegra Diagnostics. The role involves developing software for complex computing systems used in AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. The team is dynamic and consists of some of the best engineers in the world, working on innovative technology. Candidates should have a passion for software development and a strong background in engineering.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
- 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.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop drivers/tests and frameworks to efficiently stress the SOC/System through the full software development lifecycle.
- Participate in overall system architecture analysis and collaborate with internal software teams to define/design use cases.
- Spearhead initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness, and user friendliness of software for design validation and customer bring up.
- Understand and participate in the debug and root cause analysis of complex data center module failures.
- Communicate optimally with various teams throughout the company, as well as 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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