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System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/1/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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

NVIDIA is seeking a motivated GPU/SOC system software engineer to join their GPU Software team. The role involves working closely with dedicated software and hardware engineers on various technologies. The engineer will focus on crafting and debugging production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded software, emphasizing platform performance, power savings, and robustness. This position offers opportunities for collaboration with global teams and requires a strong understanding of system-level interactions.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and initiative in independent coding projects
  • Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals
  • Strong operating systems fundamentals with kernel experience on Linux or Windows systems

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and debug changes in the NVIDIA software stack for next-gen hardware
  • Follow devices through the development process to various customer products
  • Be involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening for groundbreaking products
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with teams globally

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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