CAD Engineer, Physical Design - New College Grad 2026
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!
What You'll Be Doing:
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.
What We Need To See:
Pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, 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.
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 and autonomous, 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 96,000 USD - 161,000 USD for Level 1, and 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD for Level 2.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
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