Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Nvidia

Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing
Santa Clara, CA Posted 3 days ago $140,000$224,250 / year

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This role $182k
$104k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $142,100–$199,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 855 open roles on FindRole.

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NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join its innovative team focused on enhancing software quality through automation and AI-assisted development. This role involves designing and implementing Python-based automated tests for NVIDIA App, which interacts with drivers, applications, and gaming technologies. The engineer will leverage AI tools like Codex and Claude Code to accelerate test creation and workflow optimization while building robust automation frameworks that ensure reliable and efficient test execution. Key responsibilities include translating product requirements into comprehensive test plans, debugging complex issues across hardware and software layers, and collaborating closely with development teams globally to enhance overall product quality. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in Python programming, AI-assisted development tools, Windows operating systems, PC gaming ecosystems, and NVIDIA’s proprietary technologies such as DLSS and Reflex.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement automated tests using Python for NVIDIA app and its interactions with various technologies.
  • Use AI development tools to accelerate test creation, debugging, and workflow optimization in automation projects.
  • Build and enhance automation framework components to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient test execution.
  • Translate product documentation into comprehensive test plans and coverage for complex PC platform scenarios.
  • Debug failures and defects across automation, products, and platforms to identify root causes effectively.
  • Write maintainable Python code and participate in peer reviews focusing on correctness, scalability, and performance.
  • Work closely with development teams to report progress and risks, contributing to overall product quality improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software development, test automation, or quality engineering experience.
  • Strong Python programming skills with object-oriented design and framework development.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools for automation tasks.
  • Ability to translate product requirements into comprehensive test plans and cases.
  • Good understanding of Windows OS, PC architecture, drivers, and gaming technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across various platforms and systems.
  • Knowledge of NVIDIA-specific technologies like DLSS, Reflex, CUDA, and G-Sync.

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