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NVIDIA 2027 Internships: Hardware Design for Test (DFT)

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/20/2026

Compensation

$20.00 - $71.00 per hour

Master's Internship
PhD Internship
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is offering a Hardware Design for Test (DFT) internship that provides students with hands-on experience in an industry-leading hardware team. The internship lasts for 12 weeks and focuses on projects that have a measurable impact on the business. Candidates should be strategic, ambitious, and passionate about tackling complex challenges in technology. This role is ideal for students pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant fields such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing either an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Anticipated graduation date must be clearly indicated on a resume or CV.
  • Course or internship experience related to Design for Test (DFT), Digital Design, or Test Architecture is preferred.
  • Familiarity with programming skills such as Perl, TCL, C, C++, Python, and technologies like Synopsys and Cadence Modus is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Work on projects that have a measurable impact on NVIDIA's business.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to tackle challenges in design and testing.
  • Engage in activities related to Static Timing Analysis, Scan Chain Design, and Memory BIST.
  • Utilize programming skills to support various testing and design tasks.

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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