Senior Systems Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Salary
$152,000–$241,500 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $197k
$118k most similar roles pay here $255k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $151,231–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $183k 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

Nvidia currently has 896 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 876 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Software Engineer

Senior Systems Software Engineer - Advanced Technology Group joins the Advanced Technology Group to develop advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design. This role involves creating strategy, driving innovation, and working in lean teams to move projects from invention to production. The primary objective is to accelerate semiconductor yield and time to market by exploiting GPU potential to enhance software solutions. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in massively distributed computing, computational geometry, diffractive optics, and artificial intelligence. Key responsibilities include developing complex software solutions that scale to utilize millions of compute hours while processing petabytes of data. Required qualifications include a background in computer science or engineering, experience with advanced computational methods for semiconductor fabrication, and a proven track record of inventing algorithms and delivering high-performance software systems within the semiconductor industry.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design.
  • Leverage GPU technology to accelerate complex software solutions.
  • Create technical strategies and drive innovation from invention to production.
  • Scale software systems to process petabytes of data across millions of compute hours.
  • Implement algorithms in fields like distributed computing, computational geometry, and artificial intelligence.
  • Improve semiconductor yield and reduce time to market through innovative software.

What we're looking for

  • MS in Computer Science or Engineering is required, with a PhD preferred.
  • 5+ years of research or industry experience are required.
  • Proven track record of innovation, such as the invention of computer algorithms.
  • Experience developing and delivering complex software solutions for semiconductor fabrication and design.
  • Experience scaling software to utilize millions of compute hours and process petabytes of data.
  • Expertise in fields such as massively distributed computing, computational geometry, diffractive optics, and artificial intelligence.
  • Ability to guide and influence others within a dynamic matrix environment.

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