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Senior Compute System Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $287,500 per year

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

As a Compute Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be part of a diverse and dynamic team focused on developing software for next-generation compute GPU solutions. Your work will involve collaborating with various internal teams to ensure optimal performance and functionality of NVIDIA's Data Center products. This role emphasizes the development and maintenance of low-level device drivers and embedded software across Linux and Windows operating systems. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of NVIDIA's product features and enhance your engineering experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience developing low-level device drivers, especially for the Linux OS
  • Strong software engineering skills combined with a drive to solve hard problems
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++
  • Detailed knowledge of operating system internals and various device driver models
  • Low-level operating system knowledge is required
  • Strong English written and oral communication skills
  • A self-motivated, passionate, and eager teammate with a strong desire to learn and grow
  • Windows experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design software for next-generation compute GPU solutions.
  • Develop and maintain software technologies that enable and support NVIDIA GPU hardware across Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Implement cross-platform software solutions that support new and evolving hardware architectures.
  • Collaborate with global internal teams across software, hardware, architecture, and OEM support.
  • Develop features for clock, thermal, and power management.
  • Build telemetry, device initialization, device management, and reset capabilities.
  • Implement memory-management solutions and performance optimizations for GPU platforms.
  • Contribute to embedded software development supporting GPU functionality and platform integration.

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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