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Senior Software Engineer, Networking
Nvidia Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k. Most were filed at wage level IV (82%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Nvidia Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of technology, and our Senior Software Engineer, Networking role offers a uniquely ambitious opportunity to contribute to world-class innovations. If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, are driven to succeed, and want to be part of something exceptionally impactful, this role is for you! We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with Linux Kernel experience to join the Linux networking drivers R&D team. The work environment is versatile, informative, dynamic and challenging as our employees are currently working on innovative, next-generation network interface card at the forefront of technology. What you'll be doing: • Develop high-quality code for the Linux kernel and open-source environments, contributing to the upstream kernel community. • Collaborate and debug with teams across the globe to provide the best networking solutions for our customers. • Drive complex technical issues to closure that may occur across team boundaries. • Lead the complete engineering process, including refining requirements, building data structures/algorithms, implementation, peer review, developer testing, and post-GA support. • Work in a fast-paced environment of continuous development and deployment cycles. • Craft and implement Linux kernel networking drivers for NVIDIA ConnectX and BlueField network adapters, as well as userspace libraries. What we need to see: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience. • 8+ years of proven experience in the field. • Native C programming experience. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. • Experience with Linux kernel-level programming. • Deep understanding of networking drivers and software/hardware interaction, including device drivers, Linux kernel internals, and userspace/kernel interactions. • Strong networking knowledge — TCP/IP, L2/L3 protocols, and network device driver architecture. • Strong ability to self-manage and communicate effectively. Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Proficiency in data structures and operating systems internals. • Previous experience with the upstream Linux kernel community and open-source contribution. • Hands-on expertise with RDMA and RoCE. • Having a Master's or similar experience in Computer Science is advantageous. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Join us in groundbreaking the next era of computing and make a lasting impact on the world!