Process
The interview process included:
- An online assessment.
- Two phone interviews:
- One focused on concepts.
- The other focused on coding.
I interviewed for systems positions, so the coding was done in C. The concept questions focused on operating systems, architecture, and parallel programming frameworks.
Questions
Q: What are the differences and similarities between PThreads and OpenMP?
Q: What hardware and software procedures are involved when the CPU issues a read/store command?
Q: What is DMA and what is it used for?
Q: Write code in C that generates a bitmask covering a given range.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Nvidia Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Nvidia's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Nvidia Work Experiences
- 4.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesApril 16, 2014Pros: NVIDIA is the pioneer company in GPU technology. They are pushing their products to the market very hard, so the pace is really fast.Cons: You will have to work hard. But because the GPU market evolves so rapidly, there is a lack of long-term planning for individuals and teams.
- 5.0Great Pay, Great BalanceSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 9, 2025Pros: Good pay, good work-life balance.Cons: Nothing bad to say here, to be honest.
- 5.0Great Company To Do Your "Life's Work"Software Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 31, 2025Pros: Very exciting environment, good work-life balance, focus on taking time for yourself. Many people are passionate about their work. It's an extremely collaborative environment; you can Slack virtually anyone, and they're usually likely to help. Overall, a great culture.Cons: Amenities aren't as good as some other tech companies. For example, there's no gym and, while reasonably priced ($4-$12), meals are not free on campus.
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