Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$140,000–$224,250 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 1, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $182k
$116k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $150,187–$202,561 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 896 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 876 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will join the team responsible for ensuring high quality across software products like the NVIDIA App. You will design, implement, and maintain Python-based automation frameworks while utilizing AI development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor to accelerate test creation and workflow optimization. Your daily responsibilities include translating product documentation into comprehensive test plans, developing automated tests for complex PC platform scenarios, and debugging issues across hardware, software, drivers, and gaming technologies. You will write maintainable Python code, participate in peer reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects early. The role requires expertise in object-oriented programming, Windows operating systems, and PC architecture to solve problems involving intricate interactions between games, system settings, and graphics hardware components within the gaming ecosystem.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test earn in California?

Median $208400 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain automated tests using Python for NVIDIA applications and hardware interactions.
  • Utilize AI development tools like Codex or Claude Code to accelerate test creation and workflow optimization.
  • Build and improve automation framework components, utilities, and tools to ensure scalable and reliable execution.
  • Translate product documentation and feature requirements into comprehensive test plans and targeted validation scenarios.
  • Debug automation failures and identify root causes for defects across hardware, software, and driver layers.
  • Write maintainable, well-documented Python code while participating in peer code reviews for quality and performance.
  • Perform manual test planning and execution to validate complex PC platform interactions and corner cases.

What we're looking for

  • B.E./B. Tech degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of software development, test automation, or software quality engineering experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Python including object-oriented programming, package management, and framework development.
  • Hands-on experience building or maintaining automated tests, tools, or infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools like Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor to optimize automation workflows.
  • Experience developing test plans and cases from product documentation and feature requirements.
  • Understanding of Windows operating systems, PC architecture, drivers, and hardware/software interactions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to debug issues across software, hardware configurations, and gaming scenarios.

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