This role pays less than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$177,250–$241,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$197k
versus about
$210k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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 Development Tools, you will join a dynamic software team focused on developing core infrastructure for modeling, analyzing, and debugging large-scale, general-purpose graphics and computing chips. You will work at the interface between software drivers and GPU simulations to develop tools for chip test authoring and performance improvement. Your daily responsibilities include capturing instrumentation requirements from architects, coordinating functional and performance testing for next-generation architectures, and improving workflows for global chip modelers. The role requires expertise in C++, object-oriented design patterns, and the software driver stack, specifically within CUDA, DX, OpenGL, or Vulkan. Preferred skills include Python scripting and experience with farm compute tools like virtual machines and containers. You will solve complex problems by ensuring that driver stacks and applications run seamlessly across various functional models and silicon environments.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.