[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Software QA Test Development Engineer - Diagnostics US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-QA-Test-Development-Engineer---Diagnostics_JR2023857) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Software QA Test Development Engineer - Diagnostics ## Job description NVIDIA is the world leader in GPU Computing. We are passionate about markets include gaming, automotive, vision, HPC, datacenters and networking in addition to our traditional OEM business. NVIDIA is also well positioned as the ‘AI Computing Company’, and NVIDIA GPUs are the brains powering Deep Learning software frameworks, analytics, data centers, and driving autonomous vehicles. We have some of the most experienced and dedicated people in the world working for us. If you are dedicated, forward-thinking, and hard-working technical people across countries sounds exciting, this job is for you. NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding individual who thrives in a diverse work environment, has outstanding interpersonal skills and possesses a strong sense of engagement and continuous process improvement. This candidate must have enterprise server integration, strong Linux experience, reliability testing with various telemetries, scale out cluster, test plan development, track record in developing AI tools and NLP, DevOps, CI/CD experience to join our platform SWQA team. ### What you’ll be doing Responsible for the development and execution of NVIDIA HGX/DGX/MGX platform test plan on servers, OS, FW and CUDA SW stack from design doc. Installing and testing various systems OS, server firmware and SW stack. Drive support for root cause analysis on reliability and validation test failures to identify root cause(s) and achieve mitigation. Build, develop/debug server and OS level automation front-end and back-end framework and tests Review partner and supplier test results and prescribe additional reliability testing on components, servers, and packaging as needed. Work in an agile software development team with very high production quality standards. Manage bug lifecycle and collaborate with inter-groups to drive for solutions. ### What we need to see Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Physics) field 5+ years proven experience; or master’s degree. Proven years of OS and server level automation, CI/CD process and DevOps experience using Python, SHELL, Ansible, Jenkins, C/C++, Java, JavaScript Strong server and Linux(Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, SuSE, Fedora and etc…) troubleshooting and debugging experience in a bare-metal and KVM/VMWare/Hyper-V environment. Good knowledge and hands-on experience in model testing, AI tools/frameworks (TensorFlow, Pytorch, Cursor and etc…), NLP and LLM benchmarking Experience in using AI development tools for test plans creation, test cases development and test cases automation - Strong experience in FW, BMC/OpenBMC, Network protocol, internal/external enterprise storage devices, PCIe buses and devices, IO sub-devices, CPU and memory, ACPI, UEFI spec, Redfish - huge plus - Proven years of experience in GitHub/Gitlab/Gerrit, PXE, SLURM, Stack/Kubernetes/Docker) – huge plus Ways to stand out from the crowd: AI related tools, LLM and NLP. Experience working with NVIDIA GPU hardware is a strong plus. Good to have solid understanding of virtualization in Linux (KVM, Docker orchestrated with Kubernetes) Background in parallel programming ideally CUDA/OpenCL is a plus Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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 August 23, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 61 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Software-QA-Test-Development-Engineer---Diagnostics_JR2023857) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [CAD Tools Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/5bfa4ad848453a3f3c87/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Relations Manager - Edge AI and Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b67e66817b9cc540e03e/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Relations Manager, Local AI Ecosystem](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/cd6f55b3005a741e48c1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Developer Technology Engineer, Public Sector - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/1b735a7c56841724a2e8/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Software Engineering – Cloud Compute and Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/29d8142df4c1ad010bc4/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/229bce1af89aceaed99c/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Software Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/a82fedad972a44d87f96/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL ### [Sr Test Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/ede29dc38177d2eaeffa/) Eaton · Tijuana, Baja California, MEX ### [Development Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/94c1bb5b0dea11c3408e/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States ### [Test Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/53d25ea723421ba0362e/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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