I'm a software engineer for Nvidia. Here's how I landed the job — and how much I'm making.

• A software engineer at Nvidia in India reveals how he got the job, and breaks down his compensation. 
• The engineer offers tips on how others can land a role at the $2.2 trillion chip company. 
• He advises applicants to focus on building their data structures and algorithm knowledge. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with a senior software engineer at Nvidia in India who spoke anonymously because he is not authorized to speak to the press. Business Insider has verified his employment and income. The following has been edited for length and clarity.