Location
remote, Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/27/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in streaming technologies to join their team. The role focuses on developing and optimizing C++ software for ultra low-latency streaming systems. Candidates should have a strong background in streaming protocols and a passion for innovative solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications in media and data streaming.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of proven experience in C++ software development, optimization, and debugging.
- Strong understanding of operating systems, multithreading, memory management, networking, and systems programming.
- Ability to debug complex issues across software, OS, media pipelines, platform, and hardware boundaries.
- In-depth knowledge of WebRTC architecture, peer connection lifecycle, ICE handshake, and real-time protocols.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, and debug C++ software for ultra low-latency streaming systems.
- Build and improve media streaming pipelines using technologies such as WebRTC, GStreamer, RTP/RTCP, and related protocols.
- Analyze CPU, memory, networking, media pipeline, and scheduling behavior across real-world workloads.
- Work across Windows, Linux, QNX, applications frameworks, and embedded platforms.
- Define and implement KPIs for networking quality, streaming quality, and user experience.
- Integrate streaming software with platform services, connectivity layers, and/or automotive system components.
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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