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Senior Software Engineer, CAD Tool Development - Circuits

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

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 Software/CAD Tool Engineer to join their Circuits Solutions Group. This role focuses on developing solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency in custom circuit designs. The engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure robust designs that impact all product lines. The position involves full life-cycle tool development and the application of good software engineering practices.

Requirements

  • B.Sc./M.Sc. preferred in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Good programming skills in multiple languages such as C++, Tcl, and Python
  • Prior experience with tool development including GUI, database management, testing, and deployment
  • Familiarity with different AI models for code development and code reviews

Responsibilities

  • Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving Pre-silicon and Post Silicon hardware design and related data
  • Support projects with applications ranging from silicon data analysis to timing analysis
  • Employ good software engineering practices to develop leading-edge EDA/CAD tools for chip development
  • Work closely with Backend engineers to support existing development infrastructure and identify improvements
  • Be directly responsible for the full life-cycle of tool development including design, testing, and maintenance

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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