Demo

GPU Simulation System Software Engineer

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR2018237

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

Help build the future of GPU architecture as part of our GPU architectural modelling team. A core element of NVIDIA's success lies in our sophisticated development tools and simulation environments, which facilitate our rapid delivery of new technology to market. We are searching for transformative, diligent, and creative professionals to become part of a dynamic software team with rigorous production-quality standards. Our projects include building chip simulations in software, developing chip test authoring languages and tools, and driving performance enhancements. Nvidia persistently pushes forward the frontier of chip development tools and infrastructure to enable the next wave of chips. In this position, you will develop the core infrastructure for modeling, analyzing, and debugging large-scale, general-purpose graphics and computing chips. This infrastructure allows our driver stack, applications, tests, and studies to run unchanged on all functional, diagnostic, and performance models. It also supports simulations, emulations, and silicon for all our GPUs.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • As a member of the team, you will play a critical part in every stage of development of a GPU
  • Thrive at the interface between software drivers and the GPU simulation
  • You will become the specialist for running SW applications directly on simulated GPUs in diverse environments
  • Gather instrumentation requirements from GPU architects who research next-gen improvements
  • You will coordinate with GPU architects to enable functional and performance testing for the next architecture
  • Work closely with SW teams to help them deliver production-ready drivers when silicon goes to market.
  • In this role, you will spectacularly improve the daily workflows of top chip modelers and designers to help produce the next greatest generation of GPUs.

What We Need To See

  • You have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of relevant software development work experience
  • You understand the software driver stack, either in compute (CUDA) or graphics (DX, OpenGL, or Vulkan)
  • Ability to work across the GPU and driver stacks
  • Strong C programming capability are required
  • Knowledge of object-oriented build patterns are required
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility/adaptability for working in a dynamic environment with different frameworks and requirements

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Experience with chip and/or system simulation
  • Strong scripting skills

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 2, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary.com Estimation for GPU Simulation System Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA
$115,031 to $148,791
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a GPU Simulation System Software Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the GPU Simulation System Software Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$79,521 - $98,503
Income Estimation: 
$101,242 - $124,726
Income Estimation: 
$107,442 - $160,602
Income Estimation: 
$110,400 - $142,096
Income Estimation: 
$118,913 - $150,937
Income Estimation: 
$92,017 - $124,111
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$117,871 - $153,580
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$114,500 - $144,633
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at NVIDIA AI

  • NVIDIA AI Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2011901 Job Category Marketing Time Type Full time NVIDIA has been transforming accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a u... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2018986 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time We are looking for a creative and experienced ATE Test Engineer. NVIDIA has conti... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2019174 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated comput... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2017741 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time We are now looking for a Senior Signal & Power Integrity Engineer! NVIDIA has con... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other GPU Simulation System Software Engineer jobs in the Santa Clara, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Jobs via Dice Santa Clara, CA
  • NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2018082 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation high-speed interconn... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!