Senior Software Test Developer – DriveOS

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 45 days ago $140,000$224,250 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a senior software developer on NVIDIA’s DriveOS team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our verification strategy and automating test processes to ensure top-tier quality. Your daily tasks include developing innovative test strategies, designing automated verification systems for DriveOS components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product understanding, and resolving complex issues at the code level. To succeed, candidates must have 5+ years of experience in large-scale software development using Python or C++, proficiency in Linux environments, and hands-on experience with tools like Git and Perforce. Additionally, expertise in embedded systems, automotive sensors, AI coding assistants, and LLM-enhanced automation pipelines is essential, along with a strong background in testing safety-relevant systems according to ISO26262 standards.

Skills

Python C++ AI coding assistants Linux Git Perforce Jama Doors Jira LLM-enhanced automation pipelines ISO26262

What you'll do

  • Develop new and extend existing test strategies to ensure DriveOS meets high quality standards.
  • Design and develop software to automate verification of all DriveOS components.
  • Analyze and root-cause issues down to the code level for efficient defect fixing.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to understand DriveOS comprehensively and improve testing processes.
  • Use AI coding assistants to enhance coding efficiency and correctness in Python or C++.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software development experience with Python or C++.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience using AI coding assistants and working with embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix-like systems and source control tools like Git.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Hands-on experience in building LLM-enhanced automation pipelines.
  • Knowledge of ISO26262 for testing safety-relevant hardware-software interfaces.

Market check

Salary context

This $140,000–$224,250 range sits above 71% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,900$212,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,487$197,562

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 798 roles with salary data.

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