Software QA Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$100,000–$166,750 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $133k
$88k most similar roles pay here $210k

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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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 923 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 905 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software QA Engineer

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.

What you'll do

  • Review architecture, design, and requirements documents for new features across multiple domains including networking switches.
  • Maintain existing testing infrastructure and plan future lab engagements.
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans for initial releases and ongoing firmware updates.
  • Develop and maintain automated frameworks to improve coverage, stability, and efficiency.
  • Report bugs, assist with reproduction and debugging, and verify fixes provided by the R&D team.
  • Conduct regression, performance, functional, and security testing on networking products.
  • Track testing progress and generate summary reports of all testing activities.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong familiarity with QA methodologies, test design, bug prioritization, and software release workflows.
  • Vast knowledge of network switch configuration and debugging including VLAN and switch-port.
  • Linux administration knowledge.
  • Experience with engineering lab environments for product bring-up and development.
  • Proven experience in QA methodology and test design (preferred).
  • Experience with release management, V&V, and E2E testing (preferred).
  • Scripting skills in Python or other programming languages and knowledge of Linux/Windows OS (preferred).

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