JobsApplied AI Engineer - VLSI Design
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Applied AI Engineer - VLSI Design

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/3/2026

Compensation

$136,000 - $264,500 per year

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

NVIDIA is seeking dedicated Software Engineers to join its custom RAM design team, focusing on developing and deploying AI agents that utilize machine learning models to address complex VLSI design challenges. The team operates at the intersection of innovative circuit design and scalable CAD infrastructure, aiming to enhance the efficiency and quality of VLSI design flows. Candidates will work closely with experts in VLSI design, machine learning, and software engineering. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of AI and accelerated computing.

Requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of proven industry experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in rapid prototyping using Python with strong foundational knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Experience with fine-tuning large language models, building advanced multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines and vector databases.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in design, development, and deployment of AI applications using LLMs and related technologies.
  • Drive impact by designing and building the needed infrastructure to deploy LLM-powered solutions for engineering assistants.
  • Develop agentic AI solutions that help solve complex VLSI engineering problems.
  • Build and maintain design databases and dashboards to expedite circuit design closure.
  • Collaborate with circuit design, layout, technology, and 3rd party EDA vendor teams across geographies and time zones.

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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