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Design engineering is a strong category for H-1B visa sponsorship. The role clearly requires an engineering degree, making it a textbook specialty occupation. Automotive companies, aerospace firms, consumer electronics manufacturers, and industrial equipment companies all sponsor regularly. L-1 transfers are also common at multinational engineering firms with U.S. operations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for our Coherent High Speed Interconnect team!
For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has grown to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis, and scientific research! Today, we stand at the beginning of the next era, the AI computing era, ignited by a new computing model, GPU deep learning. This new model - where deep neural networks are trained to recognize patterns from substantial amounts of data - has shown to be deeply effective at solving the most sophisticated problems in everyday life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll be Doing:
- You will be working on architecture and design of our state-of-the-art high speed coherent interconnects (NVLINK-C2C) for our mobile SoCs and GPUs.
- Collaborate with architects, external partners, software engineers, and circuit designers to deliver a class leading high speed coherent interconnect.
- The NVLINK-C2C enables the creation of a new class of integrated products with NVIDIA partners, built via chiplets, allowing NVIDIA GPUs, DPUs, and CPUs to be coherently interconnected with custom silicon.
- This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need to See:
- BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineer or related degree required, advanced degrees (MS, PhD) a plus.
- 6+ years or relevant design experience.
- Knowledge of industry standard interconnect protocols like PCIE, CXL, AXI, CHI will be useful.
- Understanding or experience with Link layer stacks including Data link layer and Physical layer.
- Experience with physical layer of interconnects such as Memory (DDR, LPDDR etc..), PCIE, SerDes.
- Experience and knowledge in architecture, RTL design, performance analysis and power optimization.
- Strong working knowledge of Verilog or System Verilog.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. A history of mentoring junior engineers and interns a huge plus.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 23, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for our Coherent High Speed Interconnect team!
For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU - the engine of modern visual computing - the field has grown to encompass video games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis, and scientific research! Today, we stand at the beginning of the next era, the AI computing era, ignited by a new computing model, GPU deep learning. This new model - where deep neural networks are trained to recognize patterns from substantial amounts of data - has shown to be deeply effective at solving the most sophisticated problems in everyday life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll be Doing:
- You will be working on architecture and design of our state-of-the-art high speed coherent interconnects (NVLINK-C2C) for our mobile SoCs and GPUs.
- Collaborate with architects, external partners, software engineers, and circuit designers to deliver a class leading high speed coherent interconnect.
- The NVLINK-C2C enables the creation of a new class of integrated products with NVIDIA partners, built via chiplets, allowing NVIDIA GPUs, DPUs, and CPUs to be coherently interconnected with custom silicon.
- This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need to See:
- BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineer or related degree required, advanced degrees (MS, PhD) a plus.
- 6+ years or relevant design experience.
- Knowledge of industry standard interconnect protocols like PCIE, CXL, AXI, CHI will be useful.
- Understanding or experience with Link layer stacks including Data link layer and Physical layer.
- Experience with physical layer of interconnects such as Memory (DDR, LPDDR etc..), PCIE, SerDes.
- Experience and knowledge in architecture, RTL design, performance analysis and power optimization.
- Strong working knowledge of Verilog or System Verilog.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. A history of mentoring junior engineers and interns a huge plus.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 23, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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Build a strong portfolio with CAD and simulation tools
Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or Creo combined with FEA tools like ANSYS or Abaqus is expected for most design engineering roles. A portfolio that shows complete design-through-analysis workflows demonstrates the specialized skills employers need to justify sponsorship.
Target consumer electronics and automotive OEMs
Apple, Tesla, Ford, and General Motors have sponsored design engineers for product development roles. Large OEMs and tier-1 suppliers with complex product lines need mechanical and industrial design engineers who can work within established PLM systems like Teamcenter or Windchill.
Leverage STEM OPT to build a track record of shipped products
Mechanical and industrial engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Use the full 36-month OPT period to contribute to products that go through prototyping, validation, and production launch - this concrete track record strengthens your case for sponsorship.
Specialize in DFM and tolerance analysis
Design engineers who understand manufacturing constraints like injection molding, sheet metal, CNC machining, or additive manufacturing add value that pure CAD operators do not. GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) expertise per ASME Y14.5 is particularly valued and demonstrates specialized training.
Explore medical device and aerospace design roles
Medical device companies must follow FDA design controls, and aerospace OEMs work under AS9100 quality standards. Design engineers with experience navigating these regulated environments are harder to replace, which supports the specialty occupation argument for H-1B petitions.
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What types of design engineering roles are most likely to be sponsored?
Product design engineers working on complex electromechanical assemblies, thermal management systems, or structural components tend to have stronger sponsorship prospects. Roles that require both CAD proficiency and engineering analysis (FEA, CFD) are considered more specialized than pure drafting positions. Medical device and aerospace design roles carry additional regulatory requirements that further support the specialty occupation argument.
How to find Design Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Design Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international talent with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on manufacturing companies, automotive firms, aerospace organizations, and tech companies that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN, and O-1 visas for Design Engineers. These industries frequently need specialized engineering talent and have established visa sponsorship processes.
Do I need a master's degree for design engineer visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or product design engineering is typically sufficient for design engineering H-1B petitions. A master's degree can help, especially if your work involves advanced simulation, optimization, or research-driven design. Some employers may use a master's degree to justify a higher prevailing wage level.
Which CAD software should I learn for the best sponsorship opportunities?
SolidWorks is the most widely used in consumer products and mid-size manufacturers. CATIA and NX dominate aerospace and automotive OEMs. Creo is common at companies in the PTC ecosystem. Learning the tool used by your target industry matters more than learning every platform, and pairing CAD with simulation tools like ANSYS or HyperMesh further strengthens your profile.
Can industrial designers get H-1B sponsorship?
Industrial designers can be sponsored, though it depends on the role's requirements. Positions classified under engineering SOC codes with technical design and analysis responsibilities generally have a stronger case for H-1B approval. Roles that are primarily aesthetic or conceptual design may face more scrutiny regarding the specialty occupation requirement, so combining industrial design with engineering skills is advantageous.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Design Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a design engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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