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SoC Software Engineer – New College Graduate 2026

NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
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Santa Clara, CA$108k - $178.3kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

New College Graduate SoC Software Engineer role focusing on software for heterogeneous computing systems across CPU/SoC/GPU platforms, spanning hardware, firmware, OS, and applications from early silicon to deployment in AI factories, data centers, automotive, and embedded environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop SoC software, validation solutions, and test frameworks for CPU, SoC, and GPU-based platforms. Work may span user space, the kernel, firmware, and SoC boot software.
  • Build next-generation system validation and reliability software that supports virtual prototypes through production-ready hardware, large-scale deployment, and rapid failure resolution.
  • Contribute to system software architecture and collaborate with internal teams to integrate new capabilities across the software stack.
  • Work with architecture, ASIC, firmware, platform, and new product introduction teams to understand requirements and bring new computing platforms to life.
  • Investigate challenging hardware and software issues, develop creative solutions, and improve performance, reliability, power efficiency, and serviceability.
  • Explore emerging technologies and industry standards, then apply learnings to real-world engineering problems.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
  • Strong C or C++ programming skills and understanding of object-oriented design.
  • Familiarity with low-level systems software, device drivers and understanding of OS and computer architecture.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with curiosity about hardware-software interaction.
  • Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Required:C or C++ programmingLow-level systems softwareProblem-solving and debuggingCommunication and collaboration

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (see link)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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