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Senior Software Development Engineer - CAD Infrastructure

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$168,000 - $310,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a skilled engineer to join their CAD team, focusing on the development and support of tools essential for semiconductor products. This role involves leveraging advanced AI build platforms and collaborating with a diverse team to enhance methodologies for chip builds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and VLSI principles. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that amplify human creativity and intelligence.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience.
  • A BE, BTech, or MTech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven knowledge or experience with PnR flows and familiarity with Verilog, VLSI, and ASIC development principles.
  • Strong software engineering skills, including software design, algorithms, and QA.
  • Extensive experience in Python and C++ programming.
  • Knowledge of GenAI, LLM, and AI Code Generation is a plus.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Architect highly automated and customizable flows using software engineering with modular designs and object-oriented techniques.
  • Collaborate closely with team members to upscale methodologies for industry-leading chip builds.
  • Develop tools using C++ and Python, ensuring flawless integration and execution.
  • Engage cross-discipline with VLSI organizations to identify and determine future challenges for successful implementation.

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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