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System Software Engineer - Tegra

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/9/2026

Compensation

$124,000 - $241,500 per year

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

NVIDIA is hiring a System Software Engineer to join its System Software group, focusing on Data Center Server Platform Diagnostics. The role involves working with a team that develops software for complex computing systems used in AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads. The engineer will design diagnostic middleware and applications for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware, contributing to the overall system software architecture. This position is ideal for creative software engineers passionate about new technology.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop diagnostic middleware and applications for NVIDIA SOC and GPU hardware.
  • Architect and drive new diagnostic software solutions for all phases of the product life cycle.
  • Participate in overall system software architecture and collaborate with internal software teams.
  • Work closely with ASIC and NPI teams to plan and implement new product requirements.
  • Research and evaluate industrial technical standards and drive implementations as needed.

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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