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[/company/nvidia-usa](/company/nvidia-usa)[NVIDIA USA](/company/nvidia-usa)
# Platform Software Validation Engineer - SDET at NVIDIA USA

Compensation · Listed in posting

$140,000 – $224,250/yr

**Location**
: Santa Clara, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 28, 2026

## Description

NVIDIA is hiring a Platform Software Quality Assurance Engineer for its platform SWQA team. The role focuses on developing and executing test plans for HGX/DGX/MGX platforms across servers, operating systems, firmware, and CUDA software stacks; installing and testing systems; performing reliability and validation testing; conducting root-cause analysis; building server and OS automation; reviewing partner and supplier test results; and managing bugs in an agile team. Candidates need a STEM bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of experience or a master’s degree, and strong experience with Linux, server automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Python, and AI/NLP testing. The base salary range is 140,000–224,250 USD for Level 3 and 168,000–270,250 USD for Level 4, with equity and benefits available.

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