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Senior CAD Engineer

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 an Agile, multi-functional EDA software development team. The role focuses on developing tools for PCB electrical design and physical layout, enhancing the capabilities for system designers. The ideal candidate will assess design community requirements and create innovative solutions to improve tools and processes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment, contributing to cutting-edge technology in AI and computing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout.
  • Experience with Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming.
  • Familiarity with automation within Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
  • Proficiency in Python and TCL.
  • Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Become a member of an Agile and multi-functional EDA software development team.
  • Participate in the development of tools that enable industry-leading PCB electrical design and physical layout.
  • Assess requirements from the design community to build innovative solutions.
  • Continually improve tools and processes for system designers.

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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