Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - SDET

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 48 days ago $140,000$224,250 / year

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TL;DR

Join our Compute CUDA Quality Assurance team as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to automate testbench independent workflows for worldwide chip validation teams. You will develop large-scale systems running hundreds of tests daily across distributed servers with NVIDIA GPUs, enhancing testing capabilities with advanced AI tools and improving code coverage throughout the software development lifecycle. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, implement, and productize new features efficiently while building a robust automation framework for optimal performance and usability. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in SW development cycles, expertise in Linux, Python, C, and C++, and proficiency in cloud infrastructure, AI tools, and orchestration systems. Knowledge in cluster management, test strategies, and packaging software in Linux distributions is also essential.

Skills

Python Linux C C++ AI tools Cloud infrastructure Orchestration systems Data centers Cluster management Test strategies Test plans Test execution Ansible Docker Xen KVM Cross-compilation CUDA C/C++ OpenACC CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop test plans and orchestrate testing for new compute architecture platforms including GPUs and systems.
  • Build a robust test infrastructure using AI tools to enhance testing capabilities and efficiency.
  • Improve code coverage and reliability by developing roadmaps for tool development, test, and deployment.
  • Lead the automation of manual test cases and support automation framework development in distributed servers.
  • Focus on customer experience by enhancing usability and performance of software products.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software development cycle testing.
  • Solid understanding of Linux, Python, C, and C++.
  • Proven experience using AI tools for automation and test plan development.
  • Strong technical skills in orchestration, automation systems, data centers, and cloud architecture.
  • Expertise in developing high-quality test strategies, plans, and execution.
  • Proficient in packaging software in Linux (rpms, debs) and managing distributions.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Docker containers, and virtualization infrastructure.

Market check

Salary context

This $140,000–$224,250 range sits above 80% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$206,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,100$177,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 802 open roles on FindRole.

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