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Senior DFT - Silicon Validation Engineer
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 roles701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k. Most were filed at wage level IV (82%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (168,000 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. Join NVIDIA's Design-for-Test Engineering team in Santa Clara, CA, where we are driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We have transformed the industry over twenty years through the invention of the GPU. This powerful technology changed modern computer graphics and parallel computing. Our latest innovations support progress in AI. We keep evolving to solve emerging challenges. As a Senior DFT - Silicon Validation Engineer, you will work on ground breaking technologies in DFT to accelerate and left shift silicon validation of the most complex semiconductor chips. What you'll be doing: As a member of our team, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive the silicon validation of NVIDIA's chips. In this role you will drive the end to end DFT architecture and methodologies to accelerate the post silicon bring up & characterization. You will collaborate across functions to help define the next generation test strategies for ATE for our product roadmap. You will lead early silicon validation for complex SoC or equivalent experience. Your tasks include planning from architecture and development, performing chip validation on ATE, debugging test content, and analyzing silicon behavior under various operating conditions. You will identify failure root causes and collaborate with a multi-functional team to ensure a strong production ramp. Your role is pivotal in validating and ramping up the yield for our chips, making a significant impact on NVIDIA's technological advancements. What we need to see: • BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 8+, MSEE with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years in DFT or related domains • Expertise in silicon debug and bring-up & productization of DFT features. • Demonstrated leadership in driving yield ramp and waste reduction for multiple products. • Hands on experience in pre-silicon validation for various DFT features. • Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges. • Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl desired Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Proven track record of successfully implementing advanced DFT methodologies in groundbreaking semiconductor technologies • Strong knowledge of high-speed protocols and semiconductor process technology • Knowledge of industry-standard DFT tools and software • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges 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 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 11, 2026. This posting is