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Senior Software Engineer, Chips System Software

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/20/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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

NVIDIA is seeking a motivated engineer with expertise in System Software to join its Chips System Software organization. The role focuses on designing and developing kernel drivers and embedded software, particularly for Linux kernel development and platform enablement. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to drive projects from early modeling to production deployment. This position is based in Santa Clara, California, and requires on-site work.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Strong expertise in C programming, Linux kernel development, and core operating system software.
  • Experience developing and debugging Linux device drivers.
  • Strong background in complex system-level debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with computer architecture fundamentals including caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, interrupts, and low-level hardware interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and verify features for next-generation Chips architecture.
  • Influence hardware architecture and system software design through architecture reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Work closely with hardware, silicon, and pre-silicon teams to bring up new platforms and products.
  • Enable Linux and core operating system software across various platforms.
  • Debug and resolve complex hardware and software integration issues across multiple layers of the software stack.

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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