Systems Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Salary
$124,000–$195,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 12, 2026

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Similar $174k
This role $160k
$113k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $133,375–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $174k 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 1386 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Software Engineer

Systems Software Engineer - New College Grad 2026 will join the Advanced Technology Group to develop advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design. This role involves creating strategies and driving innovation within lean teams to move projects from invention to production while utilizing GPU acceleration to improve semiconductor yield and time to market. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and computational theory to solve complex technical challenges with minimal guidance. Required expertise includes experience with advanced computational and AI systems, deep learning fundamentals like model optimization and backpropagation, and low-level performance optimization such as memory management and workload balancing for distributed systems. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in parallel programming models like CUDA and have a background in fields such as massively distributed computing, computational geometry, and diffractive optics.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced computational methods for semiconductor manufacturing and design.
  • Leverage GPU technology to accelerate software solutions for the semiconductor industry.
  • Implement machine learning and deep learning techniques to improve fabrication processes.
  • Perform low-level performance optimizations including memory management and workload balancing.
  • Develop algorithms and data structures to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Utilize parallel programming models like CUDA to accelerate computational methods.
  • Create and execute strategies to move products from invention to production.

What we're looking for

  • Pursuing or recently completed a MS or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience developing and delivering complex software solutions for semiconductor fabrication and design.
  • Research and/or industry experience working on advanced computational and AI systems.
  • Exposure to ML/AI techniques, deep learning fundamentals, and model optimization.
  • Demonstrated ability in low-level performance optimization, including memory management and workload balancing for distributed systems.
  • Ability to quickly ramp up on parallel programming models like CUDA.
  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and computational theory to solve complex algorithmic challenges.

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