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Nvidia Corporation

ECAD PCB Tools Developer

US, CA, Santa Clara Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Manager SWQA Test/Tools Developer” (Industrial Production Managers) in CA: $200k–$200k, median $200k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
1 certified filing for “Manager SWQA Test/Tools Developer” (Industrial Production Managers) in CA: $200k–$200k, median $200k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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).

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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About the role

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years.  Its outstanding legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and outstanding individuals.   Today, we’re harnessing the boundless capabilities of AI to build the next era of computing. An era where our GPU serves as the intelligence behind computers, robots, and autonomous vehicles capable of perceiving the world. Achieving what has never been accomplished before requires foresight, creativity, and the top talent worldwide. At NVIDIA, you’ll join a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is motivated to perform at their highest level. Join us and discover how you can build a lasting impact on the world.       What   you'll   be doing:    • Become a member of an   a gile and multi-functional EDA software development team.   • Participates in the development of tools that enable industry leading PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities, for our system designers throughout the company   • Leadership in this role involves assessing the requirements   from   the design community,   building   innovative solutions that continually improve our tools and processes.   What we need to see:    • BS CS/CE/EE or related field (or equivalent experience)   • 8+ years of industry experience with 3+ years of CAD/PCB tools experience. • Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout to aid system designers in sophisticated implementations.   • System design and hierarchical sub-design   • Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux)   • Experienced with databases (e.g.   Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB)   • Proficiency   in Python   • Good communication   and documentation skills   Ways to stand out from the crowd:    • Experience in the Cadence’ System Capture TCL API   • Background with   Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience   • Experience with a teamwork environment based on JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce   • Knowledge/experience with PLM systems   • Knowledge in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS   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 24, 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.

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