Applied Machine Learning Engineer - AI for VLSI Design

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking an engineer to join the Circuit Solutions Group. You will work on multi-functional teams on pre-silicon and post-silicon circuit design, circuit/layout optimization, and Spice correlation research, developing advanced agentic AI solutions for VLSI design problems.

You will analyze data, form hypotheses, and build models and algorithms to reach high quality of results.

Qualifications

• MS (or PhD with 1+ year) in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Experience in Combinatorial Optimization, Agentic AI and LLMs.
• Proven ability in Python and C++ coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre- and post-silicon circuit design projects and data.
• Build agentic AI solutions for VLSI design problems.
• Analyze datasets, design models and algorithms to reach QOR.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine Learning

Agentic AI

Combinatorial Optimization

LLMs

Education

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. Our team builds AI-driven software systems for Circuit Design: combining automation algorithms, DL models and agentic workflows to accelerate end-to-end design automation. Come join this integral team in our Circuit Solutions Group!

What you'll be doing

Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving Pre-silicon and Post Silicon custom circuit design and related data, Circuit/Layout Optimization and Spice correlation Research and implement techniques on frontier solutions of electronic design automation. Build and innovate agentic AI solution for VLSI design problem. Responsible for analyzing the problem or datasets, raise and validate hypotheses, design and build models and algorithm until they reach the desired QOR.

What we need to see

• MS (or equivalent experience) with 3+ years’ experience or PhD with 1+ years’ experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering degree
• Experience in the following fields is a strict requirement for this role: Combinatorial Optimization, Agentic AI and large language models, Machine Learning for Chip Design & EDA
• Experience in Algorithms/Data Structures/Applied Math/Machine Learning/Software programming with proven ability in writing code in Python, C++ is required.
• Experience in Applied Math/Machine Learning/Software programming with proven ability in writing code in Python, C++ is required

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Prior experience in large-scale EDA software development is a plus.
• Prior experience in CMOS layout drawing, including schematic-to-layout translation and DRC/LVS compliance, is a definite plus
• Effective verbal/written communication, and technical presentation skills
• Self-starter with passion for growth, real enthusiasm for continuous learning and sharing findings across the team

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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