Senior System Software Engineer, Simulation Software

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXHillsboro, ORSeattle, WA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 78 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 System Software Engineer, Simulation Software

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JOB TITLE: Senior System Software Engineer - Simulation Software As a Senior System Software Engineer on the Simulation Software team, you will drive early software bring-up on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs. Your daily responsibilities include verifying platform readiness, validating software functionality in pre-silicon environments, and developing scripts, tools, and automation to improve productivity and scale. You will enable module teams to use simulation platforms for debugging and validation while resolving complex issues across software, infrastructure, and simulation environment interactions. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, SystemC, VDK, and Linux fundamentals including shell scripting and process debug tools. You will solve technical problems related to pre-silicon development, boot flows, drivers, firmware interactions, and hardware-software interfaces to provide a trusted virtual platform for early system software development.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C++ Python SystemC Linux Shell Scripting Firmware Drivers Kernel FPGA Emulation Virtual Platforms System Software Automation Hardware-Software Interfaces

What you'll do

Drive early software bring-up on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs.
Verify platform readiness and validate software functionality in pre-silicon development environments.
Develop scripts, tools, and automation to improve productivity and reliability for simulation-based development.
Enable module teams to use simulation platforms for development, debugging, and validation.
Debug complex issues spanning software, platform configuration, infrastructure, and simulation environment interactions.
Improve developer experience through better workflows, diagnostics, and tooling for simulation infrastructure.

What we're looking for

BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant software development experience.
Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.
Hands-on experience with SystemC, VDK, or similar simulation platforms.
Experience with system software bring-up, platform validation, low-level software development, or infrastructure-facing systems engineering.
Strong Linux fundamentals, including shell scripting, process/debug tools, and development workflows.
Experience building developer tools, automation, test infrastructure, triage workflows, or tooling focused on improving efficiency.
Experience with pre-silicon development, emulation, FPGA, or virtual platforms (preferred).

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