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SOC Design Engineer, ASIC Tools and Methodology Development

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, California, US
full-timemid (3-7 yrs)Posted 36d ago
Hardware/ASIC EngineeringIC2ICHybrid
StackVerilogPythonPerlUnixLinuxShell scriptingMakefilesRTL designASIC verificationClocks/Resets designCDC (Clock Domain Crossing)SynthesisStatic Timing AnalysisDigital design

Summary

NVIDIA seeks an SOC Design Engineer to develop and maintain in-house ASIC tools, RTL generation workflows, and design methodologies supporting hardware engineering teams across all NVIDIA products. Role spans DevOps-style automation, RTL verification tooling, and cross-functional IP integration.

About the role

NVIDIA is looking for an SOC Design Engineer with proven hardware design and methodology expertise to join our world-class team to help amplify human creativity and intelligence.
 

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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 opportunities that are hard to pursue, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today!
 

What you'll be doing:

  • Develop and deploy in-house tools and workflows to support engineering business units across NVIDIA.

  • Take ownership of tools that verify common design blocks used in all products at NVIDIA.

  • Act as a "DevOps" engineer for automated RTL generation by developing new features and maintaining efficient operations for existing users.

  • Build new workflows and methodologies to ensure smooth integration into various IP development environments.
     

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years of proven experience preferred.

  • Solid understanding of fundamental digital design concepts with hands-on experience in Verilog.

  • Proficiency in scripting using modern Python and/or Perl.

  • Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting and Makefiles.

  • Strong ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams and effectively communicate technical details.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Prior experience in ASIC verification.

  • Knowledge of Clocks/Resets design and verification.

  • Exposure to CDC related design/verification flows.

  • Exposure to backend flows (Synthesis, Timing, etc).

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 the challenge of constant innovation and creating the highest performance products in the industry? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

What you'll do

1Develop and deploy in-house tools and workflows to support engineering business units across NVIDIA
2Take ownership of tools that verify common design blocks used in all NVIDIA products
3Act as a DevOps engineer for automated RTL generation by developing new features and maintaining efficient operations for existing users
4Build new workflows and methodologies to ensure smooth integration into various IP development environments

Requirements

3+ years of hardware design and methodology experience with hands-on digital design work
Solid working knowledge of digital design fundamentals and Verilog RTL coding
Proficiency in scripting with modern Python and/or Perl for tool and workflow automation
Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting and Makefiles in an ASIC/SOC development context
Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical communication skills in a multi-team environment

Nice to have

ASIC verification
Clocks/Resets design and verification
CDC design/verification flows
Synthesis
Static Timing Analysis
Backend ASIC flows

Role overview

Role family
Hardware/ASIC Engineering
Level
IC2 — platform
Experience
3–7 years
Type
Individual Contributor
Remote policy
Hybrid
Visa sponsorship
Not offered

Tech stack analysis

LANGUAGES
VerilogPythonPerlShell/Bash
INFRASTRUCTURE
Unix/LinuxMakefiles
TOOLS
RTL generation toolsASIC EDA toolchainSynthesis toolsStatic Timing Analysis toolsCDC verification tools

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JD quality
8/10
Urgency
high
Autonomy
high
Team size
medium (5-15)

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About the company

NVIDIA is the world's leading designer of GPUs and AI computing platforms. Its chips power everything from gaming and data centers to autonomous vehicles and scientific research. With a market cap exceeding $2 trillion, NVIDIA's CUDA platform and AI accelerators have become the backbone of the global AI revolution.

HQSanta Clara, CA, USA
Build vs Maintainboth
Cross-functionalYes