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Senior Software Engineer - Simulation

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $241,500 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 highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join its Metropolis Synthetic Data Generation team. This role focuses on building scalable Physical AI Digital Twin and Synthetic Data Generation solutions. The team is dedicated to exploring new frontiers in technology and innovation in Physical AI, Agentic development, and Deep Learning. As part of this diverse and supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the world through advanced simulation software.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or higher degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of industrial experience in large-scale software development in Computer Graphics, Game Engine, or 3D Simulation.
  • Excellent programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, and scripting languages.
  • Proficiency in 3D simulation of one or more physics phenomena.
  • Proficiency in physics Game engines such as Unreal, Unity, Chrono, or Mujoco.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build, develop, and maintain scalable 3D simulation software for Digital Twin and Synthetic Data Generation applications.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to build backend services and AI Agents to create end-to-end SDG solutions.
  • Implement scalable and resilient solutions for distributed computing environments.
  • Optimize the performance and reliability of cloud applications and services.
  • Develop user interfaces and frontend components as needed.
  • Work closely with product managers to define and prioritize features and requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews, build discussions, and team meetings.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and guidelines to ensure our solutions remain innovative.

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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