AI Chip Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

at Nvidia

USD 116,000-218,500 per year

JUNIOR

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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AI @ 3 Algorithms @ 3 Debugging @ 3 GPU @ 3 GenAI Generative AI @ 3 LLM @ 3 LangChain @ 6 Machine Learning @ 3 Mathematics @ 3 Prompt Engineering @ 6 Python @ 3

Details

NVIDIA's HW team is seeking highly motivated Engineers to help in the development and integration of AI capabilities into verification tasks. As a part of this team, you will play a key role in enhancing verification flows and developing AI agents to improve productivity across teams in terms of deployment of various verification techniques. You will work on building and maintaining core infrastructure for running these agents in production and ensuring their seamless and efficient performance. If you're passionate about the latest research and cutting-edge technologies shaping LLM and generative AI, this role and team offer an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in design, development and deployment of high performant agents' frameworks and tools.
Develop AI agents which can process large codebases and wave failures to help in coding and debugging tasks.
Collaborate with HW engineering teams to understand their specific needs and challenges and ensure the agent platform is well-suited to these needs.
Develop and optimize retrieval and generation algorithms for enterprise data (text, code, and images) to build advanced AI applications.
Stay ahead by engaging with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to create state-of-the-art solutions.
Integrate AI-driven optimizations into existing tools and flows.
Lead with purpose and maintain high-quality engineering practices that inspire others to achieve excellence.

Requirements

MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.
Strong proficiency in agentic LLM libraries/technologies such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, RAGs, vector databases, prompt engineering, knowledge graphs, etc.
Solid understanding of GPU/CPU architectures and designs.
Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems.
Knowledge of HW verification methodologies and techniques.
Hands-on experience with Verilog / SystemVerilog HDLs, temporal logic assertions, and ability to understand complex RTL quickly.
Excellent command of scripting using Python.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to effectively collaborate and work with members of a distributed team.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range (Level 2): 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD per year.
Base salary range (Level 3): 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD per year.
Eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Additional Information

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 4, 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 is an equal opportunity employer.