Software Engineer
Applied Materials
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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $132,700–$195,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $164k for comparable roles.
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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
Nvidia currently has 923 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 905 roles with salary data.
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Software QA Engineer- New College Grad 2026 will join the SW/FW testing team to ensure products meet high standards for efficiency and quality. This role involves reviewing architecture and design documents for features across multiple domains, including networking switches and related systems. The engineer will design and execute comprehensive test plans for initial releases and firmware updates while developing automated frameworks to improve coverage and stability. Daily tasks include reporting bugs, assisting with reproduction and debugging, and performing regression, performance, functional, and security testing. Key requirements include a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, knowledge of Linux administration, and experience with network switch configuration including VLAN and switch-port. Candidates should possess skills in Python scripting, test design, bug prioritization, and familiarity with software release workflows within engineering lab environments for product bring-up.
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