Senior Applied LLM Engineer, AI – Chip Design

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 148,000-287,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 7 Algorithms @ 4 Data Structures @ 7 Machine Learning @ 4 Communication @ 7 LLM @ 4

Details

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years, driven by phenomenal technology and outstanding people. As part of Nvidia's applied LLM chip design team, you will have the opportunity to leverage AI to transform chip design at Nvidia and the industry, working at the intersection of research, engineering, and product development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize retrieval and generation algorithms for enterprise data (text, code, and images) to build advanced AI applications that transform chip design.
  • Design and deploy LLM-powered solutions for engineering assistants and multi-turn, multi-modal dialogue systems.
  • Leverage AI technologies to solve complex problems in chip design, driving innovation across the industry.
  • Collaborate within a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to create state-of-the-art solutions.
  • Maintain high-quality engineering practices and lead by example.

Requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of proven industry experience.
  • Proficiency in rapid prototyping using Python and C++, with strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with training and fine-tuning large language models, advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, vector databases, and agentic frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in dynamic, product-focused, distributed teams.
  • Proactive problem-solving approach and willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary range from $148,000 to $287,500 USD depending on location, experience, and position benchmarks.
  • Eligibility for equity and additional benefits.
  • NVIDIA is a diverse and equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.