Applied Machine Learning Engineer, Circuit Design - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in California is seeking a talented professional to work on custom circuit design and data science projects. The role demands expertise in VLSI, circuit design, and CMOS physics, along with proficiency in Python and C++. Applicants with a MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The base salary ranges from 116,000 to 218,500 USD based on level and experience, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with VLSI, Circuit Design, CMOS Device Physics, Timing, ASIC, EDA is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ programming languages is essential.
• Must have knowledge in Applied Math, ML, and Software programming.

Responsibilities

• Work on custom circuit design and related data.
• Analyze silicon data and conduct manufacturing process variation analysis.
• Translate requirements into data science problems and build solutions.
• Test and release models integrating with existing ML and visualization tools.
• Analyze datasets and extract relevant features to build models.
• Optimize models and algorithms to meet the desired Quality of Results (QOR).

Skills

VLSI

Circuit Design

CMOS Device Physics

Python

C++

Applied Math/ML/Software programming

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Job description

Overview

Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model focused on visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also shown to be spectacularly effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA’s GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the smartest people in the world and there has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

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
• Work on projects with applications ranging from analysis of silicon data, manufacturing process variation analysis, VLSI circuit design and timing etc.
• Responsible for translating the requirements into a data science problem, architect and build solutions.
• In charge for testing and release of models that integrate with existing machine learning and visualization tools within the organization.
• Responsible for analyzing the datasets, raise and validate hypotheses, extract relevant features and build models on top of them.
• Optimize the models and algorithms until they reach the desired QOR.

What We Need To See

• MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with VLSI, Circuit Design, CMOS Device Physics, Timing, ASIC, EDA is a strict requirement for this role.
• Shown ability in writing code in Python and C++.
• Experience in Applied Math/ML/Software programming.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with ML/DL algorithms with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark is a plus.
• Working with multiple levels and teams across organizations (engineering/research, product, sales and marketing teams).
• 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.
• Proven continuous learning and sharing findings across the team.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you\'re creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 27, 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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