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NVIDIA

Senior Tools Engineer

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, California, US
full-timesenior (12-20 yrs)Posted 17d ago
Software EngineeringIC4ICOn-siteVisa Sponsored
StackPythonPerlDockerGitPerforce (P4V)MSSQLBig DataPower BITableauLinuxJavaC#Java SwingMySQLOracleMongoDBSystem MonitoringLogging ToolsData CrawlingScripting

Summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Tools/Regression Engineer to join its Qualification Hardware Group, responsible for developing automation frameworks, regression tools, and cross-functional software/hardware solutions in a large-scale semiconductor environment requiring 12+ years of QA/Tools experience.

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tools/Regression Engineer to join our Qualification Hardware Group. We are looking for a dynamic individual who excels in complex software and hardware environments, brings innovation to the table, and is passionate about driving product excellence. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware (HW), firmware (FW), and software (SW), to deliver high-impact solutions. You will be expected to take initiative, support team-wide goals, and develop tools, automation, and regression frameworks with a forward-thinking mindset.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Take ownership of hardware setups and develop tools and applications to verify hardware projects, ensuring maximum coverage and automation of auxiliary systems.

  • Collaborate with multiple teams across software and hardware to define, plan, and deliver end-to-end solutions.

  • Take ownership of software regression, ensuring the delivery of robust tools and applications.

  • Contribute to large-scale SW/HW projects in a cross-platform environment.

  • Participate in the full software lifecycle — from architecture and design to bring-up and production.

What We Need to See:

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • 12+ years of experience in QA, Tools, or Regression Engineering, preferably at a senior level.

  • Proficiency in Python and Perl.

  • Hands-on experience with Docker for containerized development and testing.

  • Proficiency with Git or other version control systems (e.g., P4V).

  • Deep knowledge of databases such as MSSQL and Big Data technologies.

  • Familiarity with Power BI and Tableau for data visualization and reporting.

  • Extensive experience in Linux user-space development.

  • Proven expertise in software design, debugging, and problem-solving.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

  • Proficiency in Java, C#, and Java Swing-based GUI development.

  • Experience with scripting for data crawling and analysis.

  • Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.

  • Experience with Power BI and Tableau for data visualization and reporting.

  • Knowledge of setting up and maintaining system monitoring and logging tools.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative student who loves a challenge? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best thermal team in the industry!

NVIDIA is committed to encouraging 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.

What you'll do

1Take ownership of hardware setups and develop tools and applications to verify hardware projects with maximum coverage and automation
2Collaborate with cross-functional HW, FW, and SW teams to define, plan, and deliver end-to-end solutions
3Own software regression, ensuring delivery of robust tools and applications
4Contribute to large-scale SW/HW projects in a cross-platform environment
5Participate in the full software lifecycle from architecture and design through bring-up and production

Requirements

12+ years of QA, Tools, or Regression Engineering experience in complex SW/HW environments
Proficiency in Python and Perl for automation and tooling development
Hands-on Linux user-space development and software lifecycle participation from architecture to production
Deep knowledge of relational and big data databases (MSSQL, Big Data) with data visualization via Power BI or Tableau
Strong experience with containerized development using Docker and version control systems (Git/P4V)

Nice to have

Java
C#
Java Swing
MySQL
Oracle
MongoDB
Data crawling scripting
System monitoring and logging tools setup

Role overview

Role family
Software Engineering
Level
IC4 — qa_testing
Experience
12–20 years
Type
Individual Contributor
Remote policy
On-site
Visa sponsorship
Available

Tech stack analysis

LANGUAGES
PythonPerlJavaC#
FRAMEWORKS
Java Swing
DATABASES
MSSQLMySQLOracleMongoDB
INFRASTRUCTURE
DockerLinuxGitPerforce (P4V)
TOOLS
Power BITableauSystem Monitoring ToolsLogging Tools

Salary estimate

$170K – $240K
AI-estimated salary range
Confidence82%
Reasoning

NVIDIA is a top-tier semiconductor company known for premium compensation. For a Senior Tools/Regression Engineer with 12+ years of experience in Santa Clara, CA, industry benchmarks (Levels.fyi, Glassdoor) suggest base salaries of $170K–$240K, plus significant RSU grants. The high experience bar (12+ years) and specialized HW/SW qualification domain further support the upper range.

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Green flags

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NVIDIA is one of the most prestigious semiconductor employers in the world, offering exceptional career growth opportunities in cutting-edge hardware and AI infrastructure.growth

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Benefits breakdown

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Medical insurance (inferred)
Dental insurance (inferred)
Vision insurance (inferred)

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Hiring insights

JD quality
Urgency
medium
Autonomy
high
Team size
medium (5-15)

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Red flags

PRO4 items
12+ years of experience is a very high bar for a 'Senior' title, which typically commands Staff or Principal level at most companies — may indicate title compression or an unusually demanding role.requirements

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Interview insights

PRO
Rounds
5
Duration
4 wks
Difficulty
hard
Take-home
Yes

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Career path

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About the company

NVIDIA is the world's leading designer of GPUs and AI computing platforms. Its chips power everything from gaming and data centers to autonomous vehicles and scientific research. With a market cap exceeding $2 trillion, NVIDIA's CUDA platform and AI accelerators have become the backbone of the global AI revolution.

HQSanta Clara, CA, USA
Interview difficultyhard
Build vs Maintainboth
Cross-functionalYes