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Nvidia Corporation

Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU

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 roles628 certified filings for “Engineer Senior ASIC” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in CA: $168k–$216k, median $188k.
  • 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
628 certified filings for “Engineer Senior ASIC” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in CA: $168k–$216k, median $188k. Most were filed at wage level IV (75%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (136,000 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

At NVIDIA, we push the boundaries of computing innovation. Our ASIC Verification Engineers focus on developing the world’s top SoCs and GPUs. Joining us as a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU means working on modern technology powering consumer graphics and AI applications. This position is ideal for those passionate about technology and eager to impact computing’s future. What you'll be doing: • As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of the industry's leading GPUs. • You will be responsible for verifying the ASIC build, architecture, golden models, and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM or equivalent. • Understand the design and implementation of your unit/cluster/chip, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure, and verify the correctness of the design. • Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre- and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish your task. What we need to see: • Bachelor's Degree in EE, CS, or CE or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of relevant experience. • Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies. • Experience with design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, Indago, GDB). • Expertise in System Verilog or similar HVL. • Strong debugging and analytical skills. • Perl and C/C++ programming language experience desirable. • Strong communication skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate are huge pluses. • Experience in crafting test bench environments for unit and system level verification. #LI-Hybrid Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 19, 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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