Jobs / United States / Nvidia Corporation
Senior Firmware Verification Engineer
Nvidia Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, CA, Santa Clara
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. USCIS also records 394 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 Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles69 certified filings for “Engineer Senior Verification” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in TX: $161k–$184k, median $168k. Most were filed at wage level IV (79%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (152,000 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).
- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
NVIDIA is looking for an excellent Software Engineer to join the InfiniBand Switch and NVLink FW group in Santa Clara, CA. As the team member, you will be part of a major development effort for the next-generation networking products. The verification team develops modern networking features for cloud, HPC and storage. We drive the data growth of the world’s biggest companies. With skilled engineers around the globe, the work environment continues to be dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced. Are you ready for the challenge? What you will be doing: • As a Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA, you will part of a group of firmware verification engineers, using your expertise in C++ and Python in an Agile methodology. • Develop the verification process, aligning with quality standards and project timelines. • Design and implement new features in the core of NVIDIA Switch and GPUs • Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team • Collaborate with architecture and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle. • Work in pre and post-silicon development environments of next-generation NVIDIA networking products. • Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging and stacks, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship. • Innovate! Bring NVIDIA’s FW switching products to shine in customer’s view What we need to see: • B.Sc degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • 5+ years of relevant overall professional experience • Proficient knowledge of C++, Python. • Experience with Embedded SW development. • Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills. • Diligent and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements. • An excellent teammate with good interpersonal skills. Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Knowledge of network protocols. • Background with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins etc.) • Background in Linux internals 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 unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 26, 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.