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Verification Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure U.S. positions without entering the H-1B lottery, with visa renewals available in two-year increments indefinitely.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are now looking for a Senior Firmware Verification and Bringup Engineer to join our Memory Subsystem Team! Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA is an industry leader with groundbreaking developments in High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Visualization!
The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables outstanding creativity and discovery and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars.
What you'll be doing:
- Bare-metal Firmware development for NVLINK-C2C, validation and debug of firmware and silicon bring-up for NVIDIA products.
- Collaborate in pre-silicon firmware development and testing to validate features.
- Drive silicon-bringup, feature enablement, and debug on silicon.
- Triage and resolve firmware issues observed during bringup.
- Debug hardware / firmware interaction issues, boot failures, training failures, and silicon issues; isolate root cause and drive fixes.
- Develop and maintain automation and AI-assisted flows to improve firmware development and verification.
- Work closely with system Software, RTL Design, DV, emulation, and post-silicon teams to unblock progress.
- Refine our Interface bring up and validation strategy.
What we need to see:
- BS or MS EE degree with focus in embedded systems (or equivalent experience).
- 6+ years of proven experience in low-level firmware design and verification in pre and post silicon.
- Must have hands-on experience debugging bare-metal firmware in RTL / SystemVerilog / UVM testbenches using Verdi or similar debug tools and correlating firmware execution with RTL behavior.
- Excellent RTL, digital debug skills, and understanding and coding skills in C/C++/Python.
- Experience with high-speed IO interfaces understanding of data structures.
- Experience in developing firmware with AI agents would be beneficial.
- Proven understanding of PC systems, windows OS, and Linux.
- Hands on debugging skills. Able to break problems down based on first principles.
- Comfortable assuming different responsibilities over the life of a product.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with shown success in guiding and influencing others within a nuanced environment.
- Proven track record of leading chip bring-up activities.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 12, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are now looking for a Senior Firmware Verification and Bringup Engineer to join our Memory Subsystem Team! Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA is an industry leader with groundbreaking developments in High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Visualization!
The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables outstanding creativity and discovery and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars.
What you'll be doing:
- Bare-metal Firmware development for NVLINK-C2C, validation and debug of firmware and silicon bring-up for NVIDIA products.
- Collaborate in pre-silicon firmware development and testing to validate features.
- Drive silicon-bringup, feature enablement, and debug on silicon.
- Triage and resolve firmware issues observed during bringup.
- Debug hardware / firmware interaction issues, boot failures, training failures, and silicon issues; isolate root cause and drive fixes.
- Develop and maintain automation and AI-assisted flows to improve firmware development and verification.
- Work closely with system Software, RTL Design, DV, emulation, and post-silicon teams to unblock progress.
- Refine our Interface bring up and validation strategy.
What we need to see:
- BS or MS EE degree with focus in embedded systems (or equivalent experience).
- 6+ years of proven experience in low-level firmware design and verification in pre and post silicon.
- Must have hands-on experience debugging bare-metal firmware in RTL / SystemVerilog / UVM testbenches using Verdi or similar debug tools and correlating firmware execution with RTL behavior.
- Excellent RTL, digital debug skills, and understanding and coding skills in C/C++/Python.
- Experience with high-speed IO interfaces understanding of data structures.
- Experience in developing firmware with AI agents would be beneficial.
- Proven understanding of PC systems, windows OS, and Linux.
- Hands on debugging skills. Able to break problems down based on first principles.
- Comfortable assuming different responsibilities over the life of a product.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with shown success in guiding and influencing others within a nuanced environment.
- Proven track record of leading chip bring-up activities.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 12, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Verification Engineer
Translate your credentials for U.S. hiring managers
Australian engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year bachelor's degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but your resume should explicitly state your degree field and institution so hiring managers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without guessing.
Target semiconductor and chip design employers first
Verification Engineers are concentrated in semiconductor companies, FPGA design firms, and defense electronics contractors. These employers file LCAs regularly, understand the E-3 process, and are less likely to stall an offer over visa paperwork than first-time sponsors.
Search Migrate Mate for E-3 sponsorship roles
Migrate Mate filters Verification Engineer jobs by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed an LCA. Targeting companies with active sponsorship history shortens your path from offer to visa approval.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply at the consulate. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but confirm this step is in your offer timeline so there's no gap before your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
The E-3 filing process involves coordinating the LCA with DOL, preparing consulate documents, and scheduling your interview. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so you're not navigating government portals while starting a new role.
Prepare a technical degree-to-role justification document
Consular officers assess whether your degree supports the Verification Engineer position specifically. A one-page document mapping your coursework in digital logic, hardware description languages, or verification methodologies to your job duties strengthens your application and reduces the chance of additional questioning.
E-3 Visa Verification Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Verification Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Verification Engineer positions by employers who have actively filed LCAs, which removes the guesswork of approaching companies that have no experience sponsoring Australian workers on the E-3 visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Verification Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Verification Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the E-3 specialty occupation standard. The role must involve applying theoretical and practical knowledge in hardware verification, functional simulation, or related disciplines. If the job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, that can create complications at the consulate, so confirm the requirement is explicit in your offer letter.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Verification Engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has two major advantages over the H-1B for this role: there's no lottery, so your employer can sponsor you at any time of year, and the 10,500 annual allocation has never been fully used. The H-1B cap is 85,000 per year with a randomized selection process that rejects most applicants. For a Verification Engineer with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is the more reliable path.
Can I switch Verification Engineer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start working. Your current E-3 is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to attend a consulate interview in Australia or a third country. There's no portability provision like the one that exists for certain H-1B transfers, so plan your transition timeline accordingly to avoid a gap in work authorization.