Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer
NVIDIAPhotonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$116,000 - $218,500 per year
Job description
As a Senior Photonic Mixed Signal Compose Validation Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be instrumental in developing and debugging co-packaged optics products. This role focuses on creating validation test methods and characterizing the performance of new chip builds. You will work in a collaborative environment, interacting with multi-functional teams to support chip development. If you are passionate about photonic technologies and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this position is ideal for you.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits.
- RF testing experience at die or module level.
- 2+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal builds.
- Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP.
- Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation.
- Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop validation test methods for new photonic builds from the Mixed-Signal Compose group.
- Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip development and validation.
- Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip builds.
- Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal builds.
- Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, build quality, and margins.
- Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards.
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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