Software Engineer, CAD Automation - New College Grad 2025

Details

For over two decades, NVIDIA has been at the forefront of transforming how the world computes — from pioneering the GPU in 1999 to powering today’s AI revolution. We are a company that thrives on collective innovation, where diverse perspectives drive breakthrough solutions in Graphics, Data Center, and Artificial Intelligence. As an NVIDIAN, you will be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment and work on technology that amplifies human potential.

This role is for a Software/CAD engineer focused on building solutions to boost productivity and efficiency of custom circuit designs. You will engage with multi-functional teams and work on pre-silicon and post-silicon hardware design data, automation of circuit design tasks, and building flows and methodology around vendor EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-functional team on projects involving pre-silicon and post-silicon hardware design and related data.
• Support circuit design engineers by automating common design tasks to improve efficiency.
• Build flows and methodology around vendor EDA tools and design collaterals to streamline design and verification workflows.
• Work closely with design engineers to support existing development infrastructure and identify improvements and solutions.
• Employ good software engineering practices to develop complex and scalable systems.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven knowledge in VLSI CAD flows and methodology.
• Experience and background in VLSI.
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages, including C++, Tcl, Python, Makefile or other scripting languages.
• Good interpersonal skills, quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience with design collaterals such as .v, .gv, .lib, gds, etc.
• Enjoy working with multiple levels and teams across organizations.
• Proven technical presentation skills.

Compensation & Other Details

• Base salary ranges provided by location and level:
  • Level 2: 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD
  • Level 3: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 13, 2025.

Additional Notes

• The posting includes the tag #LI-Hybrid indicating a hybrid office/work arrangement.
• The role involves working with EDA tools, design collaterals (.v, .gv, .lib, gds), and both pre-silicon and post-silicon design flows.