Senior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS
NVIDIASenior System Software Engineer, Enterprise MODS
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $287,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a visionary technical leader to innovate diagnostics for its data center platforms. This role involves developing and validating complex server systems while collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and performance. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams and influence long-term strategies for upcoming products. This position is crucial for enhancing NVIDIA's partner ecosystem and driving advancements in AI and cloud computing.
Requirements
- Proven experience architecting diagnostics for complex server systems, especially at the SW/HW interface.
- Deep systems knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux/Windows OS internals, firmware, BMC, and platform security.
- Ability to weigh tradeoffs in system development and drive optimum solutions with customers and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Expertise in programming languages like C, C++, and Python for tool development and automation.
- Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, Infiniband, NVLink, and Ethernet.
- Strong communication skills to engage with technical and executive teams.
- BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of engineering experience in diagnostics, embedded systems, or cloud platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop diagnostic systems for NVIDIA data center platforms involving hardware and software tools.
- Lead platform bring-up and integration, ensuring diagnostics are embedded early and effectively.
- Drive hardware validation strategy in collaboration with architecture and hardware teams.
- Analyze root causes of complex failures and offer scalable solutions across the stack.
- Develop diagnostics software to ensure quality and performance at scale across production lines.
- Mentor and grow engineering teams, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Influence long-term strategy by developing diagnostic architecture and roadmaps for upcoming products.
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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