Mixed Signal Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Senior Engineer for the mixed-signal design team building next generation NVLINK. This role offers real impact across product lines from consumer graphics to AI applications.

You will develop high-speed interfaces and analog circuits, carry designs from concept to silicon characterization at 25Gbps+ and collaborate with layout teams to optimize performance. Strong background in CMOS analog/mixed-signal design required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with strong analog design background
• Deep sub-micron CMOS Analog / Mixed-Signal experience (FINFET)
• Experience with Cadence IC design environment and analog simulators (Spectre, HSpice, Finesim, XA)
• Experience crafting test benches for component and top-level circuit verification
• Behavioral modeling of analog and digital circuits
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Analog simulation for noise, stability, AC/DC/Tran, Monte Carlo analyses

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high speed interfaces and analog circuits
• Take designs from concept through silicon characterization at 25Gbps+
• Define circuit requirements and complete design from schematic to verification and characterization
• Schematic design of deep-submicron CMOS using Spectre, HSpice or similar
• Architect, transistor design and verification using Cadence Virtuoso
• Optimize circuits to meet system performance specs
• Collaborate with layout engineers for floorplanning and high-speed routing
• Provide post-silicon bring-up and debugging support

Skills

Analog design

Mixed-signal design

High-speed interfaces

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

HSpice

Finesim

XA

Job description

This is a dynamic team working with state of the art, unique technology. If you are someone that loves a challenge, come join this diverse team and help move the needle! We are looking for a senior engineer to be part of the mixed-signal design team building next generation NVLINK. 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.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and implement high speed interfaces and analog circuits.
• You will have hands on experience taking innovative integrated circuit designs at data rates of 25Gbps and higher from concept through silicon characterization.
• Help by defining circuit requirements and complete design from schematic, layout, and verification to characterization.
• Conduct schematic design of deep-submicron CMOS technologies using Spectre, Hspice or like.
• Take ownership for the architecture, transistor design and verification using industry standard EDA tools such as Cadence virtuoso.
• Optimize circuit to meet the specifications for system performance.
• Work closely with layout engineers by providing detailed floorplan and guidance for matching and high-speed routings.
• Provide support for post-silicon bring-up and debugging.

What we need to see:

• Hold a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with strong analog design background (or equivalent experience).
• Prior analog design experience CMOS Analog / Mixed Signal Circuit Design Experience in deep sub-micron process (especially in FINFET).
• Experience with design and verification tools (Cadence's IC design environment, analog circuit simulation tools like Spectre, HSpice, Finesim, XA).
• Experience in crafting test bench environments for component and top level circuit verification.
• Behavioral modeling of analog and digital circuits.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Analog simulation for noise analysis, loop stability analysis, ac/dc/tran analysis, monte-carlo, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability & desire to work as a great teammate are huge plus.

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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 2, 2026.

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