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Principal DFT Engineer
Sambanova Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
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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 23 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 4 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 Sambanova Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Engineer” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in CA: $175k–$190k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 23 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 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value. About the role Sambanova is looking for a talented and motivated Principal Design for Test (DFT) Engineer to help us build state-of-the-art RDU chips for machine learning and artificial intelligence. We are looking for a highly hands-on engineer who will be responsible for DFT architecture and implementation, verification, ATPG, MBIST and silicon bring-up for complex high-performance chips Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: • Define & implement block-level and SoC-level DFT architecture for large, hierarchical SoCs • Develop and maintain ATPG flows for stuck-at, at-speed and advanced fault models. • Develop scripts and automation for DFT insertion, ATPG, coverage analysis, pattern generation, and debug. • Develop and maintain JTAG, IEEE 1500, and IEEE 1687/IJTAG infrastructure for internal test and debug access. • Generate production-quality ATPG and MBIST patterns and support deployment to ATE. • Work closely with STA and Physical Design teams on DFT timing closure • Support silicon diagnosis, failure localization, yield analysis, and manufacturing test optimization. Required Qualifications • B.S. in computer science, computer engineering, or related field • 10+ years relevant industry experience • Deep understanding of scan insertion, scan compression, ATPG, MBIST, JTAG, and hierarchical DFT • Hands-on experience with Siemens Tessent tool flow (preferred) or equivalent industry standard DFT tools • Familiarity with cell-aware ATPG, small-delay defects, IEEE 1500, IEEE 1687/IJTAG, and low-power DFT is highly desirable • Strong understanding of advanced ATPG, silicon diagnosis, and failure localization methodologies • Experience with STA constraints & analysis for DFT modes & SDF simulations • Working knowledge of Verilog/System-Verilog simulators & waveform debugging Preferred Qualifications • Experience with ATE pattern deployment and silicon bring-up • Experience with multi-die/chiplet DFT, known-good-die test, or die-to-die interface testing • Experience with large compute, AI accelerator, or HPC SoCs Base Salary Range: Base Pay Range $180,000 — $255,000 USD Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. EEO Policy SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.