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Hardware Design Validation Engineer - Memory Subsystem - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$108,000 - $212,750 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA's System Product Team is looking for hardware engineers to enhance the GPU memory subsystem from initial power-on to production. This role combines hardware and software, allowing engineers to collaborate with silicon, board, and firmware teams. The focus is on memory tuning, validation, and feature enablement for NVIDIA products. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

Requirements

  • Recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or research projects.
  • Understanding of high-speed signal integrity and hands-on experience with oscilloscopes.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture and board design.
  • Working knowledge of PC systems, Windows OS, and Linux.
  • Strong grasp of EE fundamentals with the ability to break down complex problems using first principles.
  • Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or Perl.
  • Ability to work effectively across teams and time zones in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.
  • Genuine curiosity about technology and a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Planning and performing DDR memory tuning, validation, and feature enablement on NVIDIA products.
  • Reviewing silicon design specifications, component datasheets, board schematics, and layout to inform engineering decisions.
  • Applying knowledge of digital, analog, and computer design to debug and resolve controller, memory, board, and software/firmware level issues across all stages of the product lifecycle.
  • Refining memory bringup and validation strategy by providing feedback and recommendations to silicon, board, and software teams.

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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