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Senior Mixed Signal Circuit Design 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
We are now looking for a Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer to be part of the Mixed Signal design team building next generation NVLINK. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. The team is responsible for the development and implementation of high-speed interfaces and analog circuits. Gain hands-on experience taking innovative integrated circuit designs at data rates of 100Gbps and higher from concept through silicon characterization. Come join our dynamic team today! What you'll be doing: • You will be part of the design and implementation of high-speed interface circuits; Have the chance to create projects including high speed transceivers and high frequency PLLs. • Become involved in the design, simulation, and verification of mixed-signal circuits; Lead mask designers, provide mentorship for floorplan and layout design. • Provide support to the lab characterization of silicon and pursue the challenges of circuit design in deep submicron CMOS. • You will take designs through implementation and productizing. • Collaborate with multi-functional teams. What we need to see: • MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), PhD preferred • 4+ years of design experience in CMOS analog / mixed-signal circuit • Working knowledge of Cadence custom design tools, circuit simulator, timing analysis tool; Your extensive design experience in Data Converters, Tx, Rx, CDR, PLL for high-speed IO interfaces. • Someone who's an exceptional teammate with good interpersonal skills; Validated experience in leading and mentoring designers. • In-depth understanding of deep submicron CMOS process and related circuit design issues; Proven experience in silicon bring-up, debugging and use of lab instrumentation is required. • Knowledge in system level timing budget, signal integrity, and power integrity is a plus; Experience in Verilog, Matlab, Nanotime is helpful. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. 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 16, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.