Demo

System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
We are seeking software engineers to work on next-generation graphics and computing products. Our charter is to build the most stressful set of applications a GPU or high performance computing server would see in its life cycle. The best candidates will have strong C programming skills, detailed knowledge of graphics concepts and algorithms, a proven foundation of systems software with emphasis on OS fundamentals, and a deep understanding of current generation hardware architecture at systems level.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a dedication to meticulous engineering practices are a requirement. As a system software engineer, you will extensively use your knowledge of operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture to provide robust and efficient solutions to validate and test next generation processors. Join us!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Working closely with architecture, hardware and driver teams through the product development lifecycle of computing and graphics processors, as well as compute products.
  • Responsible for crafting software tools and infrastructure required for new chip development, validation, and productization.
  • You will assess new hardware features and architect manufacturing diagnostic tests using pre-beta CUDA and OpenGL extensions.
  • This job will require an understanding of our hardware and software architectures.

What We Need To See

  • BS or MS degree in one of the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong C/C or Python programming skills
  • Familiarity with computer architecture, and ability to work close to the hardware
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Background with PCIe, NVLink or server product technologies like InfiniBand, Ethernet is a plus
  • Previous experience of working on a large system software code base is preferable
  • Very strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and have good interpersonal 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 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 19, 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 System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics in Santa Clara, CA
$128,419 to $156,251
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 System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the System Software Engineer, NPI Data Center Diagnostics career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
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 Washington, MA
  • Job Requisition ID JR2015890 Job Category Sales Time Type Full time Want to join a team that's revolutionizing the field of AI with data center scale solut... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Palestine, TX
  • Job Requisition ID JR2024811 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time Join NVIDIA’s Software Engineering team in DOCA Networking, where your contributi... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Durham, NC
  • Job Requisition ID JR2012988 Job Category Engineering Time Type Full time NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated comput... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • NVIDIA AI Durham, NC
  • Job Requisition ID JR2025490 Job Category Sales Time Type Full time NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing fo... more
  • 1 Day Ago


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

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Santa Clara, CA
  • WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • Quest Diagnostics Incorporated San Jose, CA
  • Job brief Quest Diagnostics is looking for a Software Engineer to create well-designed, effective, testable, and specification-compliant code and carry out... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!