Location
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/12/2026
Compensation
$168,000 - $310,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA's DFX team is seeking a talented DFT Engineer to innovate in the field of silicon testing. The role involves shaping the future of compute by developing advanced test methodologies for next-generation silicon platforms. You will work closely with EDA vendors and internal teams to co-architect novel DFT strategies. This position also includes mentoring junior engineers and guiding them through complex design challenges.
Requirements
- MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Design-For-Test (DFT)
- Deep knowledge of DFT tools, methodologies, and test strategies for complex, large-scale designs
- Strong experience with industry standard ATPG tools
- Clear, effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Passion for mentoring and scaling technical excellence in a team
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy industry-leading test methodologies on NVIDIA’s next-generation silicon platforms
- Collaborate with leading EDA vendors to shape tool capabilities that meet NVIDIA’s ambitious design goals
- Co-architect novel DFT strategies alongside VLSI and Product Engineering teams
- Own the full ATPG lifecycle, including verification, coverage analysis, pattern generation, and ATE bring-up
- Guide and mentor junior engineers to help them navigate complex design trade-offs
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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