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DFT Engineer - New College Grad

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/13/2026

Compensation

$116,000 - $218,500 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated DFT Engineer to join its innovative hardware team. The Design-for-Test Engineering team focuses on creating solutions for DFT architecture, verification, and post-silicon validation for advanced semiconductor chips. This role involves working on end-to-end DFT processes and collaborating with top EDA tool vendors. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers and ensure efficient delivery of scan features across product segments.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a BSEE or MSEE or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG and fault simulation.
  • Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on multi-million gate designs using vendor tools.
  • Good exposure to multiple domains including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power.
  • Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development.

Responsibilities

  • Work on end-to-end DFT for sophisticated chips from methodology to post-silicon lifecycle support.
  • Partner with EDA tool vendors to develop new capabilities for NVIDIA requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal CAD teams to drive efficiency through automation.
  • Work with NVIDIA VLSI and Operations teams to deliver scan features in all product segments.
  • Help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality.

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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