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: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $182k

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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $149,875–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $174k 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

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - SDET joins the team to validate enterprise offerings including NIM, NeMo, and BioNeMo. This role involves crafting, implementing, and maintaining automated test cases while supporting automation infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to triage issues, perform root cause analysis, verify fixes, define additional tests, and improve overall test plans. A primary focus includes investigating and utilizing AI capabilities to accelerate the Quality Assurance process. Candidates must possess proficiency in Linux OS, shell, and Python programming, alongside strong knowledge of QA principles. The role requires experience using AI development tools for test plan creation and automation. Preferred technical skills include familiarity with LLM and AI models, NVIDIA GPU hardware, parallel programming, and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Openstack to solve complex software testing challenges.

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

Median $208400 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

Python Shell Linux Docker Kubernetes OpenStack LLM AI Models NVIDIA GPU Parallel Programming QA Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Execute test cases to validate NVIDIA enterprise offerings like NIM, NeMo, and BioNeMo.
Craft, implement, and maintain automated test cases and supporting automation infrastructure.
Triage issues and perform root cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.
Verify software fixes and define additional test cases to improve overall test plans.
Integrate AI capabilities to accelerate the Quality Assurance process.
Develop and automate test cases using AI development tools.

What we're looking for

MS or PhD degree in computer science or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of professional experience in software testing.
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Comfort working with Linux OS.
Strong skills in shell and Python programming.
Strong knowledge of QA principles and background in software testing.
Experience using AI development tools for crafting test plans, developing test cases, and automating test cases.
Knowledge of LLM and AI models is a plus.

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