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Senior DFT Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$168,000 - $310,500 per year

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

The role at NVIDIA involves working in Design-for-Test Engineering, focusing on innovative solutions for DFT architecture, verification, and post-silicon validation of complex semiconductor chips. The team collaborates with various cross-functional teams to implement advanced designs and methodologies for next-generation products. Responsibilities include defining and deploying DFX architectures that ensure system-level safety and quality for automotive and industrial applications. The position also involves mentoring junior engineers and delivering efficient workflows for productization.

Requirements

  • BSEE or equivalent experience with 8+ years, MSEE with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in DFT or related domains
  • Demonstrated knowledge in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation
  • Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns on complex designs
  • Good exposure to cross-functional areas including RTL design, STA, place-n-route, and power
  • Experience in silicon debug and bring-up on ATE with an understanding of pattern formats and test program development
  • Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl
  • Extraordinary written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and work with cross-functional teams to implement state-of-the-art designs in test access mechanisms and BIST
  • Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for next-generation products
  • Define, prototype, and deploy next-generation DFX architectures across all products
  • Collaborate with teams to productize new methodologies for leading processors
  • 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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