ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 189,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a new college graduate for an ASIC design engineer role in Santa Clara. You will join the CPU logic design team to create high-performance, power-efficient chip units, with RTL coding, synthesis, timing analysis and lab debugging.

The role requires Verilog expertise, strong computer architecture knowledge and collaboration with verification and implementation teams. Equity and benefits accompany the base compensation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent).
• Experience in processor or related high-performance semiconductor designs is preferred.
• Proficiency in Verilog and ASIC design flow, including RTL, synthesis, timing analysis, and lab debugging.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a unit on the chip within the CPU core team.
• Write readable RTL for high performance and low power designs; perform synthesis and timing closure.
• Collaborate with verification to ensure correctness of the unit.
• Assist timing closure of larger blocks and support implementation goals.

Skills

Verilog

RTL design

ASIC design

Computer architecture

Cache coherency

Timing closure

Synthesis

DFT

Lab debugging

High-performance design

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Synthesis tools

DFT tools

EDA tools

Floorplanning

Job description

## ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026Applylocations: US, CA, Santa Claratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR2021534We are now looking for a Logic Design Engineer.As a member of our CPU Logic Design Team, you will be responsible for CPU on-chip interconnect network, coherency and last-level caches, focusing on such tasks as micro-architectural definition, RTL coding, logic debug, synthesis and timing closure, supporting verification and implementation. This position offers you 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 extraordinary 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.**What you'll be doing:*** As a member of our core CPU team, you'll own and be responsible for crafting and timely delivery of a specific unit on the chip.* Day to day tasks include: writing readable high performance and low power RTL, Synthesis and Timing closure, and design documentation.* Collaborate with our verification team to verify the correctness of your unit.* Work with implementation to achieve your timing, area, performance and power goals.* Assist with timing closure of super units.**What we need to see:*** Recent graduate with a BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).* Experience in processor or other related high performance semiconductor designs.* Verilog expertise required as is a deep understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis, floor-planning, ECO, bring-up & lab debug* Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the work in a dynamic, global team. Your successful track record of mentoring junior engineers and interns a huge plus.* A strong background in computer architecture***,*** cache coherency or high speed interconnects.NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power efficient chips in their class? If so, come join our CPU design team, 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 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 21, 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.