Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
NVIDIASenior Software Development Engineer in Test
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/4/2026
Compensation
$140,000 - $270,250 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a creative automation engineer with strong Python skills to enhance software quality through automation and testing. The role focuses on developing and maintaining Python-based automation frameworks while utilizing AI-assisted development tools. The successful candidate will work on NVIDIA App, contributing to both automated and manual testing efforts. This position emphasizes collaboration with development and QA teams to improve product quality and accelerate validation processes.
Requirements
- B.E./B. Tech degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of software development, test automation, or software quality engineering experience.
- Strong programming experience in Python, including object-oriented programming and automation framework development.
- Hands-on experience building or maintaining automated tests and test tools.
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and workflows.
- Good understanding of Windows operating systems and PC architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain automated tests using Python for NVIDIA app and related technologies.
- Use AI development tools to accelerate automation development and test generation.
- Build and improve automation framework components and utilities.
- Translate product documentation into test plans and automation coverage.
- Debug automation failures and product defects to identify root causes.
- Write maintainable and well-documented Python code.
- Participate in peer code reviews and provide feedback on code quality.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and leadership teams to report progress and improve product quality.
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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