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Performance Engineer, Deep Learning and HPC
Nvidia Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, CA, Santa Clara
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Deep Learning Architect” (Electrical Engineers) in TX: $184k–$184k, median $184k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (116,000 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. Our team is responsible for generating benchmark data across a rapidly growing catalog of Deep Learning & HPC frameworks/applications on NVIDIA and as well as competitive products. The data that we collect drives marketing/sales collaterals as well as engineering studies for current and future products. In some instances, we’ll write scripts that improve the team’s ability to gather data through automation and designing efficient processes for testing a wide variety of applications and hardware. You will have the opportunity to work with multi-functional teams and in a dynamic environment where multiple projects will be active at once and priorities may shift frequently. We are now looking for a Performance Engineer focused on Deep Learning (DL) & High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications to join our diverse team. What you'll be doing: • Plan and execute performance benchmarking across a wide range of HPC and DL frameworks and applications. • Aggregate, analyze, and generate written and visual reports with the testing data for internal sales, marketing, SW, and HW teams. • Develop Python scripts to automate the testing of DL & HPC-focused applications. • Work with internal engineering team to debug performance issues. • Learn to use the latest applications in the areas of advanced machine learning and HPC. • Assist with the development of tools and processes that improve our ability to perform automated testing. What we need to see: • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience). • 2+ years of experience. • Excellent programming and debugging skills in a scripting language such as Python or Unix shell. • Advanced knowledge using Linux based systems (Ubuntu and CentOS strongly preferred). • Proficient in compiling software from source code, including debugging errors encountered. • Excellent English verbal and written interpersonal skills to improve collaboration with coworkers. • Excellent data analysis skills and the ability to summarize findings in a written report. • Familiarity using a container platform such as Docker or Singularity. Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Experience using a GPU-enabled deep learning framework such as PyTorch, MXNet, or TensorRT. • Experience using GPU-enabled HPC applications such as LAMPS, GROMACS, Amber, RTM, etc… • GPU/CPU benchmarking on cloud solutions from AWS, GCP, Azure. • Software compilers such as GNU, Intel Composer, or PGI. • Previous experience with computer clusters and cluster orchestration and scheduling tools. Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/ Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3. You will also be eligible for eq