This role pays more than
79%
of similar roles. Most pay
$168,762–$235,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$236k
versus about
$202k
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.
As a System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC, you will join the GPU Software team to craft and debug critical components of production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded software. Your daily responsibilities involve designing, implementing, and debugging changes within the software stack to transition next-generation hardware from the development stage to production across datacenter systems, desktops, notebooks, workstations, and gaming consoles. You will be heavily involved in emulation, bringup, and product hardening while focusing on platform performance, power savings, and robustness. The role requires expert C/C++ programming skills and a deep understanding of computer system architecture, including caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA. You must possess strong operating systems fundamentals with Linux or Windows kernel experience. Additional expertise in Windows Driver Models, such as WDDM or MCDM, is highly valued for this position.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.
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WDDM
Linux Driver Development
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DirectShow
Microsoft MFT
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System Software
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