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Hardware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$185K - $247K/yr

The Role We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team and play a key ... Familiarity with NVIDIA and Qualcomm SoC applications * Experience working with contract ...

Nvidia

AI Hardware Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

NVIDIA is hiring an AI Hardware Architect to analyze andarchitectthe next generation of Artificial ... Nvidia solutions. * Guide customers and firmware engineers to extract the most performance from ...

Nvidia

AI Hardware Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

NVIDIA is hiring an AI Hardware Architect to analyze andarchitectthe next generation of Artificial ... Nvidia solutions. * Guide customers and firmware engineers to extract the most performance from ...

Bedrock Robotics

Hardware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

... hardware engineer to help define system architecture, test and integrate modules into the system ... High performance embedded compute, in particular Nvidia Jetson lineup * High and low speed ...

Nvidia

Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$129K - $173K/yr

We are looking to hire a Hardware Systems Engineer who will work in the test solutions group at ... NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 ...

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How much do nvidia hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for nvidia hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nvidia Hardware Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Nvidia Hardware Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, digital and analog circuit design, and familiarity with ASIC/FPGA development, typically demonstrated through a relevant degree and experience. Expertise with industry-standard tools like Cadence, Synopsys, and scripting languages, as well as knowledge of hardware validation methods, is frequently required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication help engineers navigate complex projects and work across multidisciplinary groups. These skills and qualities are critical for designing innovative, high-performance hardware components and ensuring their successful integration into Nvidia’s advanced technologies.

What does a typical day look like for an Nvidia Hardware Engineer, and how do they collaborate with other teams?

A typical day for an Nvidia Hardware Engineer involves designing, simulating, and testing hardware components, often working closely with software, verification, and product teams to ensure designs meet performance and reliability standards. The role includes reviewing schematics, running validation tests, analyzing data, and addressing technical challenges as they arise. Engineers regularly participate in cross-functional meetings to align on project goals, share updates, and troubleshoot issues collaboratively. This collaborative environment ensures that new Nvidia products are developed efficiently and meet the industry’s demanding standards, providing engineers with significant opportunities for learning and professional growth.

What is a Nvidia Hardware Engineer job?

An Nvidia Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge hardware components such as GPUs, AI accelerators, and high-performance computing chips. They work on circuit design, system architecture, validation, and performance optimization to ensure Nvidia's products meet industry standards. These engineers collaborate with software teams to enhance hardware-software integration and improve efficiency. The role requires expertise in areas like VLSI design, FPGA/ASIC development, and power management. Strong problem-solving skills and a background in electrical or computer engineering are essential.

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Infographic showing various Nvidia Hardware Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.
System Software Engineer - CUDA Chips

System Software Engineer - CUDA Chips

Nvidia

Santa Clara, CA

$203K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are hiring engineers to work on the CUDA driver, a core component of our platform for accelerating general purpose computation on the GPU. Our team delivers features and improvements to better realize the potential of NVIDIA hardware for a growing range of computational workloads, ranging from across deep learning, scientific computation, and self-driving cars, video games and virtual reality.

CUDA helps define a unified programming model across a range of system configurations and hardware capabilities accomplished through CUDA driver interaction with GPU hardware, kernel mode drivers, and the operating system. This role incorporates strong system software programming skills, a detailed understanding of operating systems and kernel programming, hardware architecture, as well as excellent communication and planning skills. You will work closely with both hardware engineers and other software engineers to craft, develop, debug and deploy many functional aspects of NVIDIA hardware and mobile system-on-chip (SOC) devices!

What you'll be doing:

You can expect be heavily involved through all aspects of development of our world-class products, ranging up front from design feedback, early modeling, simulation of hardware in pre-silicon environments, all the way through to early silicon bringup and final feature deployment in production software ultimately delivered to end users. You should be eager to learn about, and contribute to, the design of new compute and graphics drivers and new GPU architectures!

In this role, you will:

  • Develop Software on Pre-Si environments(Simulation/Emulation)

  • Own and drive CUDA enablement for new Silicon and Architecture

  • Work with SW, HW and relevant teams to develop, stabilize and productize CUDA features for new chips and systems

  • Promote, architect, and implement new features, as well as own contribution to bring up of CUDA on new chips

  • Help define forward-looking improvements to the CUDA APIs and programming model, while driving development efforts across multiple teams

  • Write effective, maintainable, and well-tested code

  • Developing code for multiple operating systems

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years of relevant systems software development experience

  • Strong C programming skills, knowledge of parallel programming

  • Excellent knowledge of computer system architectures

  • Experience with operating system interfaces for threads, process control, and virtual memory

  • Experience writing and debugging multithreaded programs

  • Background with working with large codebases

  • Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do

  • Good written communication as well as strong collaborative skills and ability to effectively guide and influence across groups

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Understanding of system level architecture, such as interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped IO

  • Knowledge of memory coherence and consistency models

  • Background with kernel mode development

  • Experience with Windows, Linux, or macOS driver development

  • Some familiarity with C++, CUDA experience

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 26, 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 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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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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