Senior C++ Software Engineer - Chip Design Tools at NVIDIA

You are an experienced software engineer with at least five years of experience and a background in C++ or Golang development. A bachelor’s degree in a technica

Work type: onsite

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara | US, MA, Westford | US, TX, Austin | US, NC, Durham

Salary: $152,000 – $287,500/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You are an experienced software engineer with at least five years of experience and a background in C++ or Golang development. A bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required for this role, with preference given to those holding an MS or PhD. **What makes it worth a look...** NVIDIA is hiring for this senior-level role in Santa Clara, Westford, Austin, or Durham with a transparent salary range of $152,000 to $287,500 depending on your level and experience. The position provides a direct opportunity to build core infrastructure tools that automate and improve high-end chip design workflows globally. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have extensive professional experience with modern C++ or Golang. * Understand VLSI frontend design and verification processes. * Possess a solid grasp of computer architecture and algorithm theory. * Can navigate Unix or Linux environments effectively.

Job Description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new challenges that are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today!

Our team is responsible for development and support of infrastructure tools used by design engineers for build and verification of architectural, rtl, and gate level designs. As a software engineer, you will craft highly efficient software to automate and facilitate chip design and verification processes.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/).

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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