--- title: ASIC Design Engineer New College Grad at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the ASIC Design Engineer New College Grad role in Santa Clara, CA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/asic-design-engineer-new-college-grad-at-nvidia-01a0eb25-d16b-73a8-b0da-41245d3d2785 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as ASIC Design Engineer New College Grad in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $100K–$166.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/yyhwto.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $166.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $158,000 – $236,000 a year (median $216,000). ## Description 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! We are seeking an ASIC Design Engineer - New College Graduate to implement the world’s leading SoC's and GPU's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. **What you'll be doing:** - As a key member of the GPU Design team, you will implement, document and deliver high performance, area and power efficient RTL to achieve design targets and specifications. - Analyze architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations. - Craft micro-architecture, implement in RTL, and deliver a fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design. - Collaborate and coordinate with architects, other designers, pre- and post-silicon verification teams, synthesis, timing and back-end teams to accomplish your tasks. - Work on a broad list of IPs such as GPU's work scheduler, time distribution system, interrupt controllers, and DMA engines. - Architect features to help silicon debug and support post-silicon validation activities. **What we need to see:** - Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience - Knowledge of micro-architecture and RTL development (Verilog). - Good understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis and timing analysis. - Exposure to Digital systems and VLSI design, Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent teammate. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Strong C/C++, Python or Perl skills. - Good debugging and analytical skills. - Experience with arbiters, scheduling, synchronization & bus protocols, interconnect networks, caches 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 are creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 100,000 USD – 166,750 USD for Level 1; and 116,000 USD – 189,750 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## Skills - Logic Synthesis - ASIC Design - Debugging - Perl - Interconnect Design - Intrusion Detection And Prevention - Computer Architecture - Post-Silicon Validation - VLSI Design - Analytical Skills - Python - Register Transfer Language RTL - Interpersonal Skills - Arithmetic - C++ - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Electrical Engineering - Verilog ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [ASIC Design Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/asic-design-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260757 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260757 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)