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Offensive Hardware Security Researcher

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/26/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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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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