High Speed SerDes Validation Engineer - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIAHigh Speed SerDes Validation Engineer - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$100,000 - $189,750 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a Validation Engineer to join the DGX Server Product Engineering Team. This role involves collaborating with hardware and software engineers to develop and implement automated test plans for GPU accelerated computing products. The engineer will be responsible for the entire validation process, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective communication across teams. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Requirements
- Recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work on site in a hardware lab environment 5 days a week.
- Experience in validating and debugging complex systems.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in collaborating across teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tight schedules.
- High-speed IO validation and SERDES validation experience (50GBaud/s and above) is a must.
- Strong understanding of DSP-based high-speed SERDES architectures.
- Coding experience with programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, JavaScript, and Python.
Responsibilities
- Own validation of products from start to finish including test plan development, automation, and resource planning.
- Collaborate with ODMs, component suppliers, and QA teams to ensure no gaps in coverage.
- Coordinate internal and external teams in different time zones.
- Develop system level stress and performance testing strategies using industry leading Deep Learning/AI applications.
- Solve complex system level hardware and software issues on GPU accelerated computing platforms.
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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