Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/11/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $287,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is looking for a Hardware Security engineer to work with the GPU HW Security team to ensure that GPU architecture aligns with the company's hardware security objectives. The role involves developing tools and tests to analyze and verify designs while addressing risks and vulnerabilities in hardware and firmware layers. The engineer will also assist in defining and implementing security features for GPUs, particularly in data center environments. This position requires a strong focus on both hardware development and security practices.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of relevant hardware development experience with a focus on hardware security.
- Proficient C/C++ programming and low-level firmware experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic product-oriented team.
Responsibilities
- Support the GPU HW Security architects to ensure a robust and secure service posture from design to implementation in multiple products.
- Develop tools using Perl and Python scripts to analyze and document vulnerabilities in current and upcoming designs.
- Develop tests that run on the GPU architectural model to verify security features.
- Perform security reviews of firmware and hardware designs and assist others to ensure the quality and robustness of products.
- Assist in defining architectural and micro-architectural details for features that improve the security of GPUs.
- Assist in the implementation and verification of hardware features that enhance the security of GPUs.
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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