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Software QA Engineer- New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $166,750 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a QA engineer to join its SW/FW testing team, focusing on ensuring the quality and efficiency of NVIDIA products. The role involves collaborating in a diverse environment to develop world-class products while actively contributing to testing and automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have proven QA experience and a strong understanding of the software release cycle. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the Networking sector.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Strong familiarity with QA methodologies, test design, bug prioritization, and software release workflows.
  • Vast knowledge of network switch configuration and debugging, including VLAN and switch-port.
  • Linux administration knowledge.
  • Experience with engineering lab environments for product bring-up and development.
  • Good interpersonal skills, quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Responsibilities

  • Review architecture, design, and requirements documents for new features across multiple domains.
  • Maintain existing infrastructure and plan future lab engagements.
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans for both initial releases and ongoing firmware updates.
  • Develop and maintain automated frameworks to improve coverage, stability, and efficiency.
  • Report bugs found during execution and assist with reproduction and debugging to understand root causes.
  • Conduct tests in various areas, including regression, performance, functional, and security.
  • Keep track of testing progress and generate summary reports of testing activities.

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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