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Senior System Software Engineer - Simulation Software

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR, Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/11/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $241,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to join their Simulation Software team. This role focuses on driving early software development on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs. The engineer will work on validating software functionality and improving productivity through automation and tooling. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to breakthrough technology that supports self-driving cars and advanced AI solutions.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills
  • Hands-on experience with SystemC, VDK, or similar simulation platforms
  • Strong Linux fundamentals, including shell scripting and process/debug tools

Responsibilities

  • Drive early software bring-up on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs
  • Verify platform readiness and validate software functionality in pre-silicon development environments
  • Develop scripts, tools, and automation that improve productivity, reliability, and scale for simulation-based software development
  • Enable module teams to use simulation platforms effectively for development, debugging, and validation
  • Debug complex issues spanning software, platform configuration, infrastructure, and simulation environment interactions

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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