Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles701 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Systems Software” (Software Developers) in CA: $173k–$214k, median $190k.
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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
- 701 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).
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 is searching for a highly motivated, creative Senior Silicon Product Development Engineer with strong foundation in Product Engineering and expert project management skills to join the GPU PDE team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will manage product bring up from pre Silicon, to NPI bring up to launch to the market successfully. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to drive complex schedules with problem resolution through analytical and complex problem solving techniques.
What you'll be doing:
• Own the development and implementation of ATE test content for our product line.
• Develop and maintain project plans to strictly adhere to market delivery timelines.
• Impact manufacturing yields, minimize excess, and contribute to business administration efforts by accurately predicting test durations and analyzing characterization outcomes.
• Manage key vendor relationships, particularly with Foundry, Assembly and Memory vendors, ensuring flawless collaboration and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Supply and Demand program management to meet and exceed chip quality levels.
What we need to see:
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of direct PDE experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record in ASIC Mixed Signal build, characterization, and qualification of BIST and SCAN DFT methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in advanced Silicon Process technology such as FinFET
• Hands-on experience in Chip-On-Wafer-On-Substrate Assembly, Silicon GPU Product Engineering, and HBM Memory vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective multi-functional and cross-company collaboration.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of Memory testing methodology.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assembly stacking processes and vendor management.
• Has a strong grasp of all aspects of GPU characterization, wafer and final test DFT coverage.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you’re creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
168,000 USD – 258,750 USD for Level 4; and 200,000 USD – 322,000 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 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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