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At a glance
NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Automation and Tools Development Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 4 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The description mentions Linux, Python, Test automation, SQL and CI/CD. NVIDIA has 149 other openings in the US, 140 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 225 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $191,000 a year at the midpoint.
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About hiring at NVIDIA
NVIDIA has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 8 states. Most are in software & IT (75), data & AI (32) and hardware & chips (24). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (141), Austin, TX (19) and Seattle, WA (9). 32% of them are remote, 5% are open to entry-level candidates and none shows pay. We collect NVIDIA's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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
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 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.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from NVIDIA's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. NVIDIA will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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