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Nvidia Corporation

Senior Automation and Tools Development Engineer

US, CA, Santa Clara Posted today

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LinuxPythonTesting / QALeadershipSQLMongoDBCommunicationCI/CD

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
701 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. The pay stated here (140,000 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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About the role

We are seeking a qualified Sr. Software Automation and Tools Development Engineer to join our GPU SWQA team. The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience with AI technologies for automation of test cases, as well as an in-depth understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems. Comprehensive knowledge of system architecture is essential, along with a strong command of PC I/O architecture and common bus interfaces, including PCI-E, USB, and SATA. Familiarity with specifications pertaining to general PC-Architecture components will be regarded as a valuable asset. What you’ll be doing: • Design and implement automated tests incorporating AI technologies for NVIDIA's device driver software and SDKs on Windows and Linux operating systems. • Build tools, utilities, and frameworks in Python or equivalent to automate and optimize testing workflows in the GPU domain, and rigorously drive test automation initiatives through innovative approaches to expand software testing. • Develop and implement automated and manual tests, analyze results, identify and report defects; expose defects and constraints, isolate and debug issues, determine root cause, and contribute to solutions, driving them to closure. • Measure code coverage for the software under test, analyze results, and drive code coverage enhancements. • Develop applications and tools that accelerate development and test workflows, writing fast, effective, maintainable, reliable, and well-documented code; generate and test compatibility across a range of products and interfaces, validating key software applications across a test matrix designed for both breadth and depth. • Provide peer code reviews, including feedback on performance, scalability, and correctness. • Effectively estimate and prioritize tasks to create realistic delivery schedules. • Work on challenging technical and process issues, collaborating closely with leadership to report progress and generate effective, actionable reports; this is a fully onsite position. What we need to see: • B.S / B.Tech/M.S in Computer Science/Computer Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication with strong academics or equivalent experience. • 4+ years of programming experience in Python or equivalent with experience in applying Object-Oriented Programming concepts • Working experience with databases and storage technologies like SQL, MongoDB and Elasticsearch. • Good understanding of OS fundamentals, PC Hardware fine-tuning in those areas (Linux, Unix, Windows) • Experience using AI tools to automate test cases as well as end-to-end QA workflow. • Good Communication skills (interpersonal and across teams). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Very organized, proactive, and has good learning ability. • The ability to work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Good problem-solving skills (solid logic to apply in isolation and regression of issues found) and good written communications skills • Substantial experience with AI-driven automation • Ability to work in a distributed team environment • Development experience capable of fixing regression bugs , implementing/enabling test for CI/CD Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 140,000 USD – 224,250 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 270,250 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 7, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.  NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to

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