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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - SDET

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/28/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $270,250 per year

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Job description

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will join NVIDIA's Compute CUDA Quality Assurance team, focusing on automation development and test infrastructure for enterprise software releases. This role involves automating test workflows for chip validation and developing scalable systems that run extensive tests on NVIDIA's GPUs. The engineer will innovate and enhance testing capabilities using AI tools, ensuring high performance and reliability in software development. Collaboration across teams to define and implement new features is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent experience with 5+ years in software testing development cycles.
  • Solid understanding of embedded systems, Linux, Python, C, and C++.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure is a significant advantage.
  • Proven experience with AI tools for automation and test plan development.
  • Strong technical skills in orchestration and automation systems, data centers, and cloud architecture.
  • Solid understanding of QA methodology and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge in cluster management and developing test strategies.
  • Experience in building test setups and fine-tuning hardware and software components.

Responsibilities

  • Develop test plans and orchestrate testing for Compute software releases on new compute architecture platforms.
  • Create a robust test infrastructure incorporating advanced AI tools to enhance testing capabilities.
  • Improve code coverage and elevate the overall quality of the codebase and testing processes.
  • Collaborate across teams to identify new features and lead automation implementation.
  • Build and operate key pieces of the automation framework infrastructure.
  • Focus on improving customer experience by enhancing usability and performance.
  • Test software functionality and run regression tests for existing CUDA/Driver features.
  • Work in a dynamic agile software development team with high production quality standards.

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.

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