This role pays more than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,800–$214,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$197k
versus about
$185k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 876 roles with salary data.
As a Senior System Software Engineer - Simulation Software on the Simulation Software team, you will drive early software bring-up on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs. You will verify platform readiness, validate software functionality in pre-silicon environments, and develop scripts, tools, and automation to improve productivity and reliability. Your daily work involves debugging complex issues across software, infrastructure, and simulation interactions while improving developer workflows and diagnostics. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Linux fundamentals including shell scripting and process tools. You will utilize SystemC, VDK, or similar platforms to enable module teams during development and validation. This position focuses on the critical domain of chips simulation as a trusted virtual platform, addressing the technical challenge of accelerating early system software development before physical silicon is available.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.
C
C++
Linux
QNX
Android
Python
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Operating Systems
CI/CD
Generative AI
Automotive Systems
ADAS
Middleware
Scripting
Automation
C++20
Python
gRPC
Nix
Entity-Component-System
Linux
pybind11
DIS Protocol
Systems Programming
Linear Algebra
Physics Modeling
Scientific Computing
C ABI
Distributed Simulation