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Senior SOC Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$136,000 - $264,500 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 Senior SOC Design Engineer to join its SOC Design team, where you will collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge GPUs and SOCs. This role focuses on integrating advanced ASICs and improving design methodologies to enhance efficiency and performance. You will be at the forefront of technology, working on innovative solutions that impact various fields, including AI and gaming. If you are passionate about automation and making a significant impact, this position offers a great opportunity for creativity and career growth.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on chip design experience, with a focus on SOC integration and automation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Expertise in RTL design, SOC integration, and design automation flows
  • Proficiency in Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to build consensus within and across teams
  • Experience in synthesis, padring, and physical design is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Integrate diverse IP blocks to build NVIDIA’s next-generation GPUs and SOCs
  • Develop and refine system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation
  • Streamline SOC design and assembly through innovative integration efforts
  • Spot inefficiencies in the front-end chip implementation process and propose actionable improvements
  • Ensure high-quality RTL delivery to the physical design team with thorough design quality checks and reviews
  • Collaborate across teams to drive standard methodologies and continuous improvement in SOC development

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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