CAD Engineer, Physical Design - New College Grad 2026

Nvidia • Santa Clara, CA

77d • $96,000 - $161,000

About The Position

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! The Advanced Technologies Group is looking to hire a CAD Engineer, Physical Design - New College Grad 2026 in our Standard Cell Library development team. Do you have an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design and enjoy working on the cutting edge of process technologies? Must have a passion for writing code! If you answer yes to the above, then we have a job that might be a good fit for you!

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Have an understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• A passion for providing excellent support for end-users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize standard cell templates in new process technologies.
• Define and promote design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies.
• Improve library validation and release flow.
• Write scripts using Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, resolve bugs and improve usability.
• Partner with cross functional teams to continuously improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree