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Senior Hardware Security Architect, GPU

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/11/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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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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