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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vlsi design in the United States is $139,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in VLSI Design, a strong background in electrical engineering, digital and analog design concepts, and semiconductor device fundamentals is required, often supported by a relevant degree. Expertise with industry tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics, as well as knowledge of hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, is essential. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top designers apart. These competencies ensure high-quality, innovative chip designs and efficient collaboration in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

What is a VLSI Design job?

A VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Design job involves designing and developing integrated circuits (ICs) by integrating millions or billions of transistors onto a single chip. Engineers in this role work on various stages of chip design, including RTL design, verification, synthesis, physical design, and testing. They utilize hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog and VHDL, along with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. VLSI engineers are crucial in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. This field requires strong knowledge of digital electronics, semiconductor physics, and circuit design.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a VLSI Design engineer?

VLSI Design engineers typically engage in activities such as circuit design, schematic capture, simulation, verification, and layout optimization, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams like verification, testing, and product engineering. They are often responsible for writing and debugging hardware description languages, analyzing timing and power constraints, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Regular review meetings and collaboration with other engineers help address challenges and integrate feedback for design improvements. The dynamic nature of this role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and hands-on experience with the full lifecycle of chip development.

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Senior Research Scientist, AI Accelerator Design and VLSI

Senior Research Scientist, AI Accelerator Design and VLSI

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$115K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior Research Scientist!
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to drive groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI HW/SW Co-Design, AI Hardware Accelerator Architecture, IC Design Methodology, and VLSI Design. Ideal candidates will have a broad perspective across areas including machine learning fundamentals, quantization and numerical methods for machine learning model optimization, digital VLSI circuits for computer arithmetic, high-productivity VLSI design and verification methodologies including applications of generative AI to hardware design, AI hardware micro-architecture, and VLSI methodology and implementation.
What you'll be doing:
  • AI Accelerator Hardware: Contribute to novel research advancing the state-of-the-art in AI accelerator design.
  • VLSI: Research creative and innovative ASIC and VLSI design techniques and/or novel digital VLSI circuits. Apply machine learning, generative AI, and state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to automated ASIC and VLSI design tool flows.
  • AI HW/SW Co-Design: Research and develop creative and innovative numerical methods for quantization, sparsity, or tensor decomposition grounded in computer arithmetic fundamentals and digital VLSI circuits.
  • Collaborate on the development of research prototype testchips.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers and hardware team members in research and product teams.
  • Publish and present your original research, speak at conferences and events

What we need to see:
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), with 3+ years of post-PhD research experience and a strong record of impactful publications in top circuit, architecture, EDA, or AI/ML venues; with a proven ability to set research direction and translate ideas into tools or products.
  • Domain & Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge and 3+ years of post-PhD research experience in either VLSI (e.g., digital VLSI circuits and chip design methodologies), computer architecture, and/or numerical algorithms for AI model HW/SW co-design.
  • VLSI Implementation Skills: 5+ years of experience in hardware design with proficiency with modern EDA tool flows.
  • Programming & Systems Skills: 5+ years of experience in software tool development with proficiency in at least two of Python/PyTorch, C++, SystemVerilog, or CUDA.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: experience in leading research projects or teams, with a track record of mentoring junior scientists or interns, driving cross-functional initiatives with circuits/VLSI/architecture groups, and fostering collaborations with academia or industry.
  • Communication & Impact: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting at top conferences; ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.

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, autonomous and love a challenge, 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 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 14, 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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About Nvidia

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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.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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