--- title: Low Power ASIC Engineer New College Grad at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Low Power ASIC Engineer New College Grad role in Santa Clara, CA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/low-power-asic-engineer-new-college-grad-at-nvidia-01a0b2b0-db0d-7a51-b086-94c7dd68a719 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Low Power ASIC Engineer New College Grad in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $100K–$166.8K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9ywrg4.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 | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 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 Today, NVIDIA is 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, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world!   We are now looking for an Low Power Design/Verification ASIC Engineer - New College Grad 2026. We continue to rapidly grow the research and development of energy-efficient GPU and SOC architectures. We are continually innovating in creative and unrivaled ways to improve our ability to deliver exceptional perf/watt solutions in a wide range of sectors. Come join NVIDIAs Low Power DV team to develop state of the art GPUs to power AI, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products. **What you'll be doing:** - Working very closely with Low Power Architecture, Design, and Software teams to understand next generation features. - Responsible for architecting/developing testbench, infrastructure, and testplans to verify various power management solutions for NVIDIA products. - You will have the opportunity bring creative ideas that help improve power-aware DV methodologies, as well as influence EDA vendors to improve our simulation and debug efficiencies. **What we need to see:** - Recently completed a BS, MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. - You have an understanding of low power design techniques such as multi VT, Clock gating, Power gating, Block Activity Power, and Dynamic Voltage-Frequency Scaling (DVFS) etc. - Good understanding of processor architecture (GPU is a plus), and related power management design/DV techniques. - Must be experienced with Incisive Low-Power or Synopsys VCS NLP - Strong debug skills and experience with Verdi is needed - Must be fluent in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and understanding of UVM. **Ways to stand out from the crowd:** - Prior knowledge of Low Power Architecture, Low Power CV, and deep learning - Good understanding of power intent in UPF format is a plus - A strong background in Low Power architectures or verification is a plus. - Scripting abilities in Python or PERL is a plus and knowledge of C or C++ is a plus - Experience writing or maintaining the script or Makefile that builds the simulation program is a plus 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. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, 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 - ASIC Design - Universal Verification Methodology (Uvm) - Debugging - Scripting - Influencing - Perl - Linux Perf - Deep Learning - SystemVerilog - Make (Build Tool) - Python - Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (Dvfs) - EDA Software - Unified Power Format (Upf) - Power Management - Computer Vision - C++ - Simulations - Natural Language Processing - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Computer Engineering - Design Verification - Version Control - Low Power Design - Electricity Principles - Writing - Synopsys - Verdi (Eda Debug Tool) - Clock Gating - 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) — 260756 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) — 260756 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)