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Senior VLSI Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$136,000 - $264,500 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior VLSI Methodology Engineer to join their team focused on building automation infrastructure for next-generation silicon design. The role involves designing automation that powers library modeling, quality checks, and release for NVIDIA's PD flows. The engineer will collaborate with design teams to enhance cell design methodologies and ensure data integrity. This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse and innovative environment, contributing to the future of AI and GPU technology.

Requirements

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of Library, Physical Design, and/or CAD methodology experience
  • Hands-on development with industry-standard EDA tools including scripting, customization, or tool integration
  • Advanced skills in Python, C++, or Perl with experience in workflow automation and data pipelines development

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable systems for quality checking of GPU and SOC libraries
  • Develop automated library analysis, validation, and quality control flows using modern scripting and EDA tools
  • Collaborate with design teams to integrate library quality systems and enhance cell design methodologies
  • Define and implement guidelines for library modeling, abstraction, and data integrity

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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