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Software Engineer, Hardware Tools and Methodology - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/4/2026

Compensation

$116,000 - $218,500 per year

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
đź‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

The NVIDIA Clocks team is seeking a dedicated Software Developer with a strong interest in algorithms and RTL Design. This role requires a solid understanding of both software and hardware principles. The team focuses on architecting and developing tools for RTL generation across NVIDIA products, while also improving existing algorithms and workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in visual and AI computing.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Coding skills in C++.
  • Good understanding of ASIC Design and Verilog RTL.
  • Experience working across multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, develop and support tools for RTL generation across all NVIDIA products.
  • Architect automated workflows for supporting deliverables to multiple cross functional teams.
  • Improve algorithms in C++ for automated connectivity, auto logic insertion and post processing Verilog RTL.
  • Improve the quality of existing tools and flows used by the team.

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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