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ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Netlisting - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$116,000 - $218,500 per year

Master's Entry-Level
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a motivated ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Netlisting to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the physical design of high-frequency and low-power CPUs, GPUs, and SoCs, emphasizing netlist-related aspects. The engineer will work in a diverse and supportive environment, contributing to innovative projects that define the next era of computing. This position offers an opportunity to challenge oneself and make a significant impact in the field of AI and computing.

Requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge in logic equivalence checking and formal verification from RTL to tapeout with industry-standard tools.
  • Understanding of hardware architecture and hands-on skills in RTL/logic design for timing closure.
  • Experience in clock-domain-crossing checking and MTBF analysis with EDA tools or in-house tools.
  • Background with logic synthesis at either block or full-chip level.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry standard EDA tools in related fields.
  • Experience in programming and scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, Make, and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Drive physical design of high-frequency and low-power CPUs, GPUs, and SoCs at various levels.
  • Focus on netlist-related aspects such as equivalence checking and asynchronous checking.
  • Help in ECO generation and implementation.
  • Conduct logic synthesis and netlist quality checks.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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