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Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$106K - $138K/yr

As a VLSI CAD Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the foundational tools and flows that enable our designers to move faster and innovate further. Unlike typical CAD roles, this ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$126K - $164K/yr

As a VLSI CAD Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the foundational tools and flows that enable our designers to move faster and innovate further. Unlike typical CAD roles, this ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

NVIDIA

Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $163K/yr

As a VLSI CAD Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the foundational tools and flows that enable our designers to move faster and innovate further. Unlike typical CAD roles, this ...

Nvidia Corporation

Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$126K - $164K/yr

As a VLSI CAD Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the foundational tools and flows that enable our designers to move faster and innovate further. Unlike typical CAD roles, this ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $176K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

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Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$143K - $189K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

Nvidia

Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software in a technically challenging and highly visible domain. This is a full-cycle role ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vlsi engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Vlsi Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VLSI Engineer, you need a strong background in electronic circuit design, digital/analog systems, and semiconductor fundamentals, usually supported by a degree in electrical or electronics engineering. Proficiency with design tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, and familiarity with hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork abilities are important soft skills. These qualifications and skills are crucial for designing high-performance, reliable integrated circuits and collaborating efficiently in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

What is a VLSI Engineer job?

A VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Engineer designs and develops integrated circuits (ICs) by combining millions to billions of transistors on a single chip. They work on different aspects of chip design, including front-end (logic design, verification) and back-end (physical design, layout) processes. VLSI Engineers use hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog and VHDL and specialized tools for simulation, synthesis, and implementation. They play a crucial role in industries like consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a VLSI Engineer?

As a VLSI Engineer, your daily responsibilities may include designing and verifying digital or analog circuits, running simulations, analyzing timing and power consumption, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as layout engineers and verification specialists. You’ll frequently use specialized EDA tools to implement and test designs, debug issues, and optimize performance. Working alongside other engineers and project managers, you play a key role throughout the chip design lifecycle, from initial concept to tape-out. This environment combines technical problem-solving with teamwork, offering a dynamic and intellectually rewarding workday.

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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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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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