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# System Software Engineer - Simulation Software

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, Simulation Software, Software Engineering, SystemC, System Programming, System Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub33470-JR2022959

## About the Role

What you will be doing: + Drive early software bring-up on simulation platforms for new chip and platform programs + Verify platform readiness and validate software functionality in pre-silicon development environments + Develop scripts, tools, and automation that improve productivity, reliability, and scale for simulation-based software development + Enable module teams to use simulation platforms effectively for development, debugging, and validation + Debug complex issues spanning software, platform configuration, infrastructure, and simulation environment interactions + Improve developer experience for teams using simulation infrastructure through better workflows, diagnostics, and tooling What we need to see: + BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field + 5+ years of relevant software development experience. + Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills + Hands-on experience with SystemC, VDK, or similar
simulation platforms + Experience with system software bring-up, platform validation, low-level software development, or infrastructure-facing systems engineering + Strong Linux fundamentals, including shell scripting, process/debug tools, and development workflows + Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software stacks, tools, platform behavior, and system interactions + Experience building developer tools, automation, test infrastructure, triage workflows, or tooling focused on improving efficiency + Ability to work across teams and drive technical execution in ambiguous early-development environments Ways to stand out from the crowd: + Experience with pre-silicon development, primarily Simulation.