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Senior DFT Power Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/14/2026

Compensation

$168,000 - $310,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a senior engineer to join the Design-for-X Engineering team, focusing on innovative solutions in AI for Chip Design and manufacturing testing. The role involves working on DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology to enhance the quality of semiconductor chips. The engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams and utilize AI and machine learning to develop next-generation methodologies. This position also includes mentoring junior engineers and conducting post-silicon data analysis.

Requirements

  • BSEE with 12+ years, MSEE with 10+ years, or PhD with 6+ years of experience in DFT design and power.
  • Understanding of fundamental DFT topics and VLSI areas of power, timing, and voltage noise.
  • Experience in Power Analysis, Thermal Analysis, and IR Drop tools is a plus.
  • Experience in application of AI for EDA-related problem-solving is a plus.
  • Excellent knowledge in using statistical tools for data analysis and insights.
  • Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL and clocks design, STA, place-n-route, and power.
  • Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE or SLT platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Work on innovating in the DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology areas.
  • Develop groundbreaking low power and thermal solutions for manufacturing tests.
  • Partner with multi-functional teams to implement new methodologies for improving chip quality.
  • Conduct post-silicon data analysis for power to architect next-gen solutions.
  • Help develop and deploy DFT methodologies using Applied ML and Gen AI solutions.
  • 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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