Circuit Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA•Us, CA

About The Position

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. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We are now hiring a Circuit Design Engineer for Standard Cell Characterization. NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the best people in the world. We're rapidly growing our research and development for Inference. We specialize in developing GPU-accelerated Deep Learning software. Researchers around the world are using NVIDIA GPUs to power a revolution in Deep Learning and enabling breakthroughs in numerous areas.

Requirements

Recently graduated with a MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Background in deep submicron process issues.
Understanding of the design, verification and characterization of standard cell libraries, generating timing/power/noise/OCV views of the standard cells, validation of data and QA process.
Familiar with Liberty models and its application to digital implementation and signoff flows.
Experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools.
Proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
Excellent team-work, communication and analytical skills.
Ability to learn quickly, hard-working, and results-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Past standard cell library or IP characterization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work on the cutting edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library design and characterization.
Driving the concepts of the transistor level circuit design, modeling and performance analysis process.
Support and development of tools using Perl/Python.
Creative new insights to support existing tools and flows and develop new simulations to perform timing/power/noise/OCV evaluations.
Collaborate with cross function teams with regards to library issues.
Improve on our quality checks on the library work.