Process
60 minute technical interview as the first stage instead of a regular screening.
Very effective, interviewer was quite professional.
Would totally recommend applying, had it as my first big-tech interview
Questions
Why do you want to work at Nvidia?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 90 interview experiences for the Nvidia Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral19%
Negative36%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Nvidia's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Nvidia Work Experiences
3.0
Nice place to start a job after school
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
August 26, 2008
Pros: opportunities to learn if you are in the right group. If you are in the right team, you end up learning a lot from those around you. Some very smart people work at NVIDIA!
Cons: Life can get miserable if the management is clueless.
4.0
Reasonably good choice for ambitious IC-related new grads
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 14, 2017
Pros: 1. Recruiting is competitive.
2. Management is good, but depends on the group.
3. Work-life balance is OK.
4. Cutting-edge technology.
Cons: 1. Lower pay compared to software companies.
2. Relatively isolated tech stack.
4.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 4, 2021
Pros: Flexible workplace and fun to work with groups.
Cons: There is not much cash bonus. All are in terms of stock.
- 3.0Nice place to start a job after schoolSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2008Pros: opportunities to learn if you are in the right group. If you are in the right team, you end up learning a lot from those around you. Some very smart people work at NVIDIA!Cons: Life can get miserable if the management is clueless.
- 4.0Reasonably good choice for ambitious IC-related new gradsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2017Pros: 1. Recruiting is competitive. 2. Management is good, but depends on the group. 3. Work-life balance is OK. 4. Cutting-edge technology.Cons: 1. Lower pay compared to software companies. 2. Relatively isolated tech stack.
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2021Pros: Flexible workplace and fun to work with groups.Cons: There is not much cash bonus. All are in terms of stock.
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