Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/12/2026
Compensation
$200,000 - $379,500 per year
Job description
The Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer will be part of the GPU Engineering Team at NVIDIA, focusing on the development of future GPUs for various markets including 3D graphics and deep learning. This role involves managing post-silicon bringup and characterization of memory systems for NVIDIA's GPU products. The engineer will serve as the primary contact for internal and external customers as well as DRAM vendors regarding silicon issues. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership in driving the GPU development cycle from concept to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- 12+ years of proven experience with at least three years working with memory systems in the lab.
- Direct experience in taking an SOC/GPU from concept level to production.
- Experience in DRAM and high-speed DRAM interfaces like HBM, GDDR, and LPDDR.
- Ability to understand the Top N issues in a myriad of data.
- Excellent written, verbal, and technical communications skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of the memory system for NVIDIA's GPU products.
- Develop, qualify, and work on compliance of memory system software and firmware.
- Act as the primary contact for customers and DRAM vendors regarding silicon issues related to memory.
- Contribute throughout the GPU development cycle from concept to tape out.
- Facilitate decision-making by analyzing various factors in the decision process.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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