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Nvidia Corporation

Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

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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 roles20 certified filings for “Hardware Engineer, Electronics” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in MA: $147k–$172k, median $172k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
20 certified filings for “Hardware Engineer, Electronics” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in MA: $147k–$172k, median $172k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. 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 continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to take on, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. We would love to hear from you! We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, someone who is excited to join a growing and dynamic group of diverse individuals responsible for contributing to our latest generation chiplet interface projects What you'll be doing: • Performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions like top level, high speed datapaths and high-speed clocking designs in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools. • You'll work closely with mixed-signal design engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products. • Take part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics. What we need to see: • Have a BSEE or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5+ years industry experience in Mask and Layout Design. • Working independently on creating layout with excellent quality • Deep understanding and previous experience for FinFET technology is a must • You are an authority with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso. • Able to handle fast-paced project and iterate quickly based on designer’s feedback • You can work effectively in a team, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and positive energy. • Scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc.is a plus • Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks.

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