Nvidia

SoC Software Engineer - New College Grad 2027

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Santa Clara, CA, USAEntry Level
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Base Salary

$108k - $196k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop SoC software, validation solutions, and test frameworks for CPU, SoC, and GPU-based platforms.
  • Build system validation and reliability software from virtual prototypes and first silicon through production deployment.
  • Contribute to system software architecture and integrate capabilities across the software stack.
  • Collaborate with architecture, ASIC, firmware, platform, and new product introduction teams.
  • Investigate hardware and software issues and improve platform performance, reliability, power efficiency, and serviceability.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry standards for engineering applications.

Requirements

  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong C or C++ programming skills and understanding of object-oriented design.
  • Familiarity with low-level systems software, device drivers, firmware, embedded software, or hardware-facing programming.
  • Foundational understanding of processor and computer architecture, preferably ARM.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with curiosity about hardware-software interaction.
  • Clear communication and effective teamwork skills.
  • Preferred experience includes Linux systems or kernel internals, complex computing architectures, SoC development, pre-silicon environments, silicon bring-up, hardware validation, software projects, open source, technical competitions, or substantial personal projects.
  • Exposure to AI, automation, or data-driven techniques for validation and system reliability is preferred.

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity and benefits.
  • Applications will be accepted at least until October 17, 2026.
  • The role is an existing vacancy.

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About Nvidia

10,000+ employees

Nvidia designs and sells GPUs and accelerated computing platforms for data centers, AI/ML, graphics, gaming, and automotive, monetizing through hardware, software platforms (CUDA, AI frameworks), and systems like DGX and networking. Customers include cloud providers, enterprises, researchers, and OEMs. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, it is a public company traded on NASDAQ under NVDA.

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