Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/26/2026
Compensation
$184,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking an Offensive Hardware Security Researcher to tackle a variety of security research challenges. The role focuses on identifying hardware weaknesses and developing tools for vulnerability research. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with experts to enhance security architecture and mitigate risks. This position is pivotal in shaping the future of chip technology and fortifying the silicon frontier.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of work experience in a security-related field
- Experience with ARM/RISCV assembly, Verilog, and low-level C programming
- Understanding of large SoC and ASIC architecture and design
- Experience with security code reviews of complex firmware projects and defensive coding best practices
- Expertise in two or more specified fields related to hardware security
Responsibilities
- Research vulnerabilities on cutting-edge SoC and GPU designs
- Develop and use cutting-edge security tools and techniques
- Guide the continuous integration of the latest mitigations into the security architecture
- Research and exploit side-channel, fault, and advanced physical attacks
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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