NVIDIA employees working as System Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of System Software Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Software Engineer at NVIDIA is CA$176,513 per year or CA$85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$271,133 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$142,129 (25th percentile) and CA$221,954 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by NVIDIA System Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.