--- title: System Design Engineer New College Grad at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the System 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/system-design-engineer-new-college-grad-at-nvidia-01a0f5a4-64f0-7292-9eb7-cd58e53b70dc date: 2026-10-01T04:15:21Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as System Design Engineer New College Grad in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $92K–$155.2K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgqdk1.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** | $92K/yr - $155.2K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Description NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our 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. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new challenges that are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. We are now looking for a System Design Engineer in the Graphics Product Team. In this role, you will be working with a team of HW/SW engineers to develop NVIDIA GPU/Tegra based products for GPU cards, MGX servers, automotive, robotics, industrial PC, consumer electronics, etc. **What You'll be Doing:** - Build system hardware products around GPU & Tegra SoC. - Collaborate with cross-function team to pursue the balance of product cost, performance, and schedule under the guidance of system architects and product architects. - Drive initial test and bringup, lead the debug efforts. - Create schematic, supervise PCB layout and system validation. - Handle documentation required to release the product to manufactures and partners. - Optimize/invent circuits, functions for better performance, and lower cost. - Improve the design flow together with the infrastructure team. **What We Need to See:** - Recent graduate with a B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. - Have strong analytical skills including past experience in PCB design and review. - Experience with using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers. - Possess a nurtured knowledge of Linux, and be very comfortable working in various Linux environments as well as with Windows OS’s - Strong verbal and written skills. 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 with 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 92,000 USD - 155,250 USD for Level 1, and 108,000 USD - 184,000 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 October 4, 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 - Balance Sheet - Debugging - Analytical Skills - Logic Analyzer - Multimeters - PCB Design - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Build Systems - Oscilloscope - Microsoft Windows - Linux - Verification And Validation - Electrical Engineering ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/system-design-engineer-new-college-grad-at-nvidia-01a0f5a4-64f0-7292-9eb7-cd58e53b70dc?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 254084 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19676 jobs - [Santa Clara Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7245 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6821 jobs ## Related hubs - [California Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 254084 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19676 jobs - [Santa Clara Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7245 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6821 jobs ## Browse - [Companies A–Z](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?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) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)