Systems Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
January 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
2 phone interviews, 1 onsite
Questions
Basic OS stuff:
- Implementation of strstr
- Implementation of sprintf
Interrupt handler
Synchronization design
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Nvidia Systems Software Engineer role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Systems Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive69%
Neutral13%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Nvidia's Systems Software Engineer interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Nvidia Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to start a new career in the Bay Area
Systems Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
March 18, 2014
Pros: Good compensation. It used to be great technical talent. It's a great place for a fresh college grad.
Cons: Management is rotting to the point of not recognizing their best talent is leaving for greener pastures (pun intended). Promotions are slower than you think.
5.0
Awesome People, Great Company!
Systems Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 20, 2019
Pros: 1. Great collaboration among different teams.
2. Tech company to the core. Almost everyone is technically very sound.
3. Lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and shine.
4. Fast-paced.
Cons: 1. Fast-paced (for few people)
2. You are responsible for driving your own growth.
5.0
Awesome Leaders, Disorganized Code
Systems Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
February 18, 2021
Pros: Awesome leadership and great plans for the future.
Cons: Disorganized software engineering needs improvement with compensation.
- 4.0Great place to start a new career in the Bay AreaSystems Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2014Pros: Good compensation. It used to be great technical talent. It's a great place for a fresh college grad.Cons: Management is rotting to the point of not recognizing their best talent is leaving for greener pastures (pun intended). Promotions are slower than you think.
- 5.0Awesome People, Great Company!Systems Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2019Pros: 1. Great collaboration among different teams. 2. Tech company to the core. Almost everyone is technically very sound. 3. Lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. 4. Fast-paced.Cons: 1. Fast-paced (for few people) 2. You are responsible for driving your own growth.
- 5.0Awesome Leaders, Disorganized CodeSystems Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesFebruary 18, 2021Pros: Awesome leadership and great plans for the future.Cons: Disorganized software engineering needs improvement with compensation.
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