Applied Machine Learning Engineer - AI for VLSI Design
NVIDIAApplied Machine Learning Engineer - AI for VLSI Design
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/23/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $264,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a talented individual to join their Circuit Solutions Group, focusing on AI-driven software systems for Circuit Design. The role involves working on both Pre-silicon and Post Silicon custom circuit design, utilizing advanced techniques in electronic design automation. Candidates will be responsible for building innovative AI solutions for VLSI design problems and analyzing datasets to improve design quality. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment, contributing to groundbreaking technology in the field.
Requirements
- MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with 3+ years of experience, or PhD with 1+ years of experience.
- Experience in Combinatorial Optimization, Agentic AI, large language models, and Machine Learning for Chip Design & EDA.
- Proven ability in writing code in Python and C++.
- Experience in Algorithms, Data Structures, Applied Math, and Software programming.
Responsibilities
- Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving custom circuit design and related data.
- Research and implement techniques on frontier solutions of electronic design automation.
- Build and innovate agentic AI solutions for VLSI design problems.
- Analyze problems or datasets, raise and validate hypotheses, and design and build models and algorithms to achieve desired quality of results.
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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