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Senior DFT Methodology Engineer

Nvidia Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, CA, Santa Clara

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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. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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. 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 roles701 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. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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2,374 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

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

We are now looking for a Senior DFT Methodology Engineer! As a Senior DFT Methodology Engineer, you will architect and develop the test methodologies that make our next generation of silicon testable, debuggable, and secure from the very first bring-up. NVIDIA has crafted creative solutions for DFT architecture, verification, and post-silicon validation on some of the industry’s most complex semiconductor chips. This powerful technology changed modern computer graphics and parallel computing.   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 solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today. Design-for-Test Engineering at NVIDIA works on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting creative solutions for DFT architecture, verification and post-silicon validation on some of the industry's most complex semiconductor chips.   What you'll be doing: • As a member in our team, you will own and work with cross functional teams, implementing state-of-the-art designs in test access mechanisms, I1149.1, I1500, I1687, 1838, memory BIST, memory dump and DFX security methodology. • You will partner closely with timing, physical design, software, bring-up, and production teams to make the right trade-offs between cost and quality. • In addition, you will help architect, develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products including RTL design, Verification, pattern generation, partnering with teams like timing, physical design, software, bringup, production • You will also help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality. What we need to see: • BS/MS Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) in related domain with proven DFT experience • 10+ years of hands-on experience in SoC architecture, RTL design, and verification. • Strong analytical skills, with experience using vendor tools to verify and validate test patterns and logic on highly complex, multi-million-gate designs. • Good exposure to cross functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power, to ensure we are making the right trade-offs • Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development • Exceptional written and oral interpersonal skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges Ways to Stand out from the Crowd: • Knowledge of DFT security and hardware system security is a plus. • Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl • Proven track record of successfully deploying advanced DFT methodologies in groundbreaking semiconductor technologies • Experience mentoring engineers and driving methodology adoption across multiple product generations • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to apply your DFT and SoC architecture expertise to some of the industry’s most complex and impactful semiconductor designs. At NVIDIA, your ideas will help shape energy-efficient compute platforms used by scientists, engineers, creators, and gamers around the world. You’ll grow alongside world-class engineering teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values innovation, excellence, determination, and teamwork. We offer c

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