Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
November 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process includes:
A first manager round that lasts 90 minutes, asking a lot about AI and computing.
Then, move to two more rounds focusing on AI and computing, with two coding assignments.
There is no certainty about any future rounds.
Questions
How do you accelerate ML with GPUs?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 39 interview experiences for the Nvidia Software Engineer role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
31%
Pass Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral15%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Nvidia's Software Engineer interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Nvidia Work Experiences
5.0
Good Pay, Nice Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
March 3, 2011
Pros: Nice environment, good salary. In one word, it is good.
Cons: Sometimes there's pressure, and you have to find ways to let it go.
5.0
Cool Projects, Less Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
December 4, 2021
Pros: The project I’ve been working on is so cool. I can’t believe they’re letting an intern do it. Then again, I can, because I never feel like an intern. I’m integrated into the team just like a regular employee.
Cons: The downside is that they pay Canadians a lot less than Americans, which I understand is ubiquitous, but I would like to see someone break that trend.
5.0
Great Pay, Tough Entry
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
November 28, 2025
Pros: Really high-level base salary.
Cons: Extremely competitive and hard to get into.
- 5.0Good Pay, Nice EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2011Pros: Nice environment, good salary. In one word, it is good.Cons: Sometimes there's pressure, and you have to find ways to let it go.
- 5.0Cool Projects, Less PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesDecember 4, 2021Pros: The project I’ve been working on is so cool. I can’t believe they’re letting an intern do it. Then again, I can, because I never feel like an intern. I’m integrated into the team just like a regular employee.Cons: The downside is that they pay Canadians a lot less than Americans, which I understand is ubiquitous, but I would like to see someone break that trend.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough EntrySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesNovember 28, 2025Pros: Really high-level base salary.Cons: Extremely competitive and hard to get into.
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